Fractions as Equal Parts

The top number in a fraction, which shows how many equal parts are to be counted; also called the dividend.

• numerator

• number

• unit fraction

One of 100 equal parts of a whole.

• hundredth

• hundred

• tenth

The bottom number in a fraction, which shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into; also called the divisor.

• denominator

• numerator

• unit fraction

A comparison of two numbers using division, often expressed as a fraction.

• ratio

• rounding

What fraction is shown in this picture?

• One Third

• One Half

• One Fourth

• One Whole

What fraction is shown in this picture?

• One fourth

• One eighth

• One half

• One third

Dana sliced an apple into two equal parts. She ate one slice. What fraction of the apple did she eat?

• one-fourth

• one-third

• one-fifth

• one-half

Mary ate one slice of pie. How much of the pie is left?

• one fourth

• two fourths

• three fourths

• four fourths

Is this shape divided into thirds?

• Yes because the circle is divided into 3 parts

• No because the shape is not divided into 3 parts

• No because the parts are not the same shape

• No because the shape is not divided into equal parts

Derek cut a square piece of paper into these shapes.

How many equal parts did he make?

• two equal parts, or halves

• four equal parts, or fourths

• eight equal parts, or eighths

• no equal parts