Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you read the fraction 1/2?

Back

You read it as 'one half'.

Front

How do you read the fraction 3/4?

Back

You read it as 'three fourths'.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and it represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you read the fraction 1/4?

Back

You read it as 'one fourth'.

Front

How do you read the fraction 3/2?

Back

You read it as 'three halves'.

Front

How do you read the fraction 2/3?

Back

You read it as 'two thirds'.

Front

What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

The fraction for one whole is 1/1.

Front

How do you read the fraction 1/8?

Back

You read it as 'one eighth'.