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.

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

Back

The top number is called the numerator.

Front

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator.

Front

If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you eat 1/4 more, what fraction of the pizza do you have left?

Back

You have 1/4 of the pizza left.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 out of 3 parts?

Back

The fraction is 2/3.

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

Back

The shaded fraction is 2/6.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 1/2 + 1/2?

Back

1/2 + 1/2 = 1.

Front

If you have 3/4 of a cake and you give away 1/4, how much cake do you have left?

Back

You have 2/4 or 1/2 of the cake left.

Front

What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

Back

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.