Understanding Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is 1/2 in words?

Back

One half.

Front

What is 1/4 in words?

Back

One fourth.

Front

What is 2/4 in simplest form?

Back

1/2.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

5/6.

Front

What fraction represents one whole?

Back

1/1 or just 1.

Front

How do you find a fraction of a shape?

Back

Count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.