Use fraction notation to describe an equal part of the whole | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Complete the sentence: The whole has been divided into ___ equal parts. 1 of the parts has been shaded.

Answer explanation

The whole has been divided into 4 equal parts. 1 of the parts has been shaded. The parts are equal even though they look different.

Complete the sentence: The whole has been divided into ___ equal parts. 1 of the parts has been shaded.

Answer explanation

The whole has been divided into 8 equal parts. 1 of the parts has been shaded.

What is the name of the indicated part of the fraction?

• Division bar

• Denominator

• Numerator

Answer explanation

The top number in a fraction is the numerator.

What is the name the digit 5 in this fraction?

• Division bar

• Denominator

• Numerator

Answer explanation

The bottom number in a fraction is the denominator.

What is the denominator of the fraction represented by this picture?

Answer explanation

There are 6 equal parts so the denominator is 6

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