Basic Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is 1/4 as a decimal?

Back

0.25

Front

What is 2/4 simplified?

Back

1/2

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 parts?

Back

3/4

Front

If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/6 or 1/3 when simplified.

Front

What fraction is represented by 1 out of 3 parts?

Back

1/3

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is red, what fraction is red?

Back

1/4

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are blue, what fraction is blue?

Back

2/3