Fractions - Shaded or Not Shaded

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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 does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

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

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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.

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What does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

Back

If a fraction is shaded, it means that part of the whole is colored or filled in.

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What does it mean if a fraction is not shaded?

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If a fraction is not shaded, it means that part of the whole is left empty or uncolored.

Front

What fraction of a circle is NOT shaded if 4 out of 5 parts are empty?

Back

4/5 is NOT shaded.

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What fraction of a rectangle is NOT shaded if 7 out of 8 parts are filled?

Back

7/8 is NOT shaded.

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What fraction of a rectangle is SHADED if 3 out of 4 parts are filled?

Back

3/4 is SHADED.

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What fraction of a rectangle is SHADED if 1 out of 8 parts is filled?

Back

1/8 is SHADED.

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What fraction of a circle is NOT shaded if 2 out of 3 parts are filled?

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2/3 is NOT shaded.