Understanding Unit Fractions

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The size of each part

• The total value of the fraction

• The number of parts being represented

• The number of parts the whole is divided into

If you have a pizza and share it with fewer friends, what happens to the size of each slice?

• The slices remain the same size

• The slices become smaller

• The slices disappear

• The slices become larger

Which of the following unit fractions is the largest?

• 1/3

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

When comparing 1/3 and 1/4, which fraction is greater?

• 1/3

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• 1/4

What is the key rule to remember when comparing unit fractions?

• The larger the numerator, the larger the fraction

• The smaller the denominator, the larger the fraction

• The smaller the numerator, the larger the fraction

• The larger the denominator, the larger the fraction