Understanding Unit Fractions

Unit fractions are fractions with numerators equal to 1. Examples include 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/7, 1/9, and 1/15. These fractions represent one part of a whole that is divided into equal parts.

What is a defining characteristic of a unit fraction?

• The denominator is always 1

• The fraction is always greater than 1

• The numerator is always 1

• The numerator and denominator are equal

Which of the following is an example of a unit fraction?

• 5/6

• 2/3

• 1/5

• 3/4

Which of these fractions is not a unit fraction?

• 1/7

• 2/5

• 1/3

• 1/2

What does a unit fraction represent?

• A decimal number

• A whole number

• A fraction greater than 1

• A part of a whole divided into equal parts

If a whole is divided into 9 equal parts, what is the unit fraction for one part?

• 1/10

• 1/11

• 1/8

• 1/9