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 1/2?

Back

1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

Front

What is 3/4?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/3?

Back

1/3 means one part out of three 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 3/6?

Back

3/6 means three parts out of six equal parts, which is the same as 1/2.

Front

What is 5/8?

Back

5/8 means five parts out of eight equal parts.

Front

What is 6/8?

Back

6/8 means six parts out of eight equal parts, which is the same as 3/4.