Identify Fractions Flashcard

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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.

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What is an example of a fraction?

Back

1/4 is an example of a fraction, meaning one part out of four equal parts.

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How do you read the fraction 3/5?

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You read it as 'three-fifths'.

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What fraction of a circle is colored if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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3/5 of the circle is colored.

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If a circle is divided into 5 equal parts and 4 are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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4/5 of the circle is not shaded.

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What is the unshaded fraction if 4 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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4/8 is the unshaded fraction.

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are not colored, what fraction is not colored?

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3/4 of the rectangle is not colored.

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What fraction is represented if half of a shape is shaded?

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1/2 is represented.