Decomposing Fractions

Fractions-Intro

​I can understand and recognize the parts of a Fraction

Fraction Bar

Using this method is a helpful way of understanding Fractions

Fraction Circle

Another helpful way you can really understand Fractions

Vocabulary

Numerator is the number at the top that describes the number of parts of the whole or set being identified

Denominator is the number on the bottom that identifies the TOTAL number of equal parts in a whole or set

Multiple Choice

The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

• numerator

• denominator

Multiple Choice

The number on the top of a fraction is called what?

• numerator

• denominator

Part Of A Group Fraction

Actual object examples of a group expressed in the form of a fraction

How to find a fraction:

Count all of the pieces for the bottom number

Then, count all of the shaded areas for the top number.

Multiple Choice

What does this picture show?

• one whole

• three fourths

• one half

Multiple Choice

What does this picture show?

• 3/4

• 2/2

• 1/4

• 2/8

Multiple Choice

If a family of 4 is sharing a pizza, they would partition the pizza into _______.

• halves

• fifths

• fourths

Multiple Choice

What fraction is green?

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 2/3

• 2/3

Multiple Choice

What fraction of the rectangle is blue?

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 6/2

• 2/3

Multiple Choice

Does this shape have equal parts?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Which figure shows one-half shaded?

Multiple Choice

Which figure shows one whole shaded?

Multiple Choice

The number in a fraction that comes on the bottom and represents the total number of parts is the _______.

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Number

Multiple Choice

The number in a fraction that comes on the top and represents the part of the whole is the _______.

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Number

Match

Match the following

2/3

1/2

1/8

4/5

3/3

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 4/5

• 3/3