Fractions 1st Grade

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number, called the numerator, shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number, called the denominator, shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is 1/2?

Back

1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

Front

What is 1/4?

Back

1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 3/4?

Back

3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

Front

If a cake is cut into 4 equal pieces, what fraction is one piece?

Back

1/4.

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If a pizza is cut into 3 equal pieces, what fraction is one piece?

Back

1/3.

Front

What fraction represents two parts out of four?

Back

2/4.

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If you have 3 out of 4 pieces of candy, what fraction do you have?

Back

3/4.