Identifying Fractions

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 does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is 1/4?

Back

1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 2/4?

Back

2/4 means two parts out of four equal parts, which is the same as 1/2.

Front

What is 3/4?

Back

3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 4/7?

Back

4/7 means four parts out of seven equal parts.

Front

What is 6/7?

Back

6/7 means six parts out of seven equal parts.

Front

What is 2/9?

Back

2/9 means two parts out of nine equal parts.

Front

What is 6/9?

Back

6/9 means six parts out of nine equal parts.