Fraction Basics

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 is the top number in a fraction called?

Back

The top number is called the numerator.

Front

What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator.

Front

What fraction is equal to 1?

Back

Any fraction where the numerator is the same as the denominator, like 3/3.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

Front

What does the denominator tell you in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does the numerator tell you in a fraction?

Back

The numerator tells you how many parts you have.

Front

Which fraction is the smallest: 1/4, 1/2, 1/8, or 1/3?

Back

1/8 is the smallest fraction.

Front

If you have 3/4 of a pizza, how much of the pizza is left?

Back

1/4 of the pizza is left.

Front

What fraction is represented on the number line between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2 is represented on the number line between 0 and 1.