Identify fractions (models)

Front

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.

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 4/6 in simplest form?

Back

2/3

Front

If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/8

Front

What fraction is represented by 5 out of 20?

Back

5/20

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and you eat 1 slice, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/4

Front

What is the fraction for 6 out of 8?

Back

6/8, which can be simplified to 3/4.

Front

If a whole is divided into halves, how many parts are there?

Back

There are 2 equal parts.

Front

What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 4 equal parts?

Back

1/4