Understanding Fractions

What is the role of the numerator in a fraction?

• It shows the total number of parts.

• It indicates how many parts we are considering.

• It is always larger than the denominator.

• It is used to divide the whole into parts.

If a shape is divided into three equal parts, what is each part called?

• Sixths

• Thirds

• Quarters

• Halves

How can two-fourths be expressed in a simpler form?

• Three-fourths

• Two-thirds

• One-half

• One-third

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to one-third?

• Four-fifths

• Three-fourths

• Two-sixths

• One-half

In which of the following scenarios might you use fractions?

• Counting the number of cars in a parking lot

• Sharing a pizza equally among friends

• Listing the days of the week

• Naming the months of the year