Understanding Fractions with Mr. J

What does a fraction represent?

• A whole number

• A part of a whole

• A decimal

• A percentage

In a fraction, what is the term for the top number?

• Denominator

• Quotient

• Divider

• Numerator

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

• Fraction Bar

• Denominator

• Numerator

• Divider

If a pizza is divided into 4 equal parts and all parts are present, what fraction represents the pizza?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 4/4

How would you write a fraction for a pizza with 3 out of 4 pieces left?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4

What fraction represents a shape divided into 3 equal parts with 2 parts shaded?

• 1/2

• 3/3

• 2/3

• 1/3

If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 4 are shaded, what is the fraction?

• 2/6

• 3/6

• 4/6

• 5/6

What is the fraction for a shape divided into 8 parts with 5 shaded?

• 6/8

• 7/8

• 3/8

• 5/8

What is the importance of equal parts in fractions?

• They ensure the fraction accurately represents the whole

• They ensure the fraction is a whole number

• They are not important

• They make the fraction easier to read

What does it mean when the numerator and denominator are the same?

• The fraction is greater than one

• The fraction is equal to one

• The fraction is less than one

• The fraction is zero