Identifying 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.

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

Back

The top number is called the numerator.

Front

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction is represented by the dot on the number line? (Example: 1/6)

Back

1/6 is the fraction that shows one part out of six equal parts.

Front

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

Back

1/4 is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are colored, what fraction is colored?

Back

2/3 is colored.

Front

What fraction of the shapes are blue? (Example: 6/11)

Back

6/11 means 6 out of 11 shapes are blue.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 1/4 is eaten?

Back

3/4 of the pizza is left.