Fraction Basics

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

Front

What fraction is equal to 1 whole?

Back

Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 1/1, 2/2, or 3/3.

Front

What fraction is represented by the star on the number line if it is halfway?

Back

1/2.

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If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

1/4.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/3?

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1/2 is larger than 1/3.

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What fraction represents three parts out of four?

Back

3/4.

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If you have 2 out of 5 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

2/5.

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What fraction is equal to 2/2?

Back

1 whole.