Identifying 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 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 fraction represents a whole?

Back

The fraction 3/3 represents a whole.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/4 of the shape is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/6 of the circle is shaded.

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What fraction is equal to 0?

Back

The fraction 0/3 is equal to 0.

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If there are 16 cupcakes and 4 are pink, what fraction of the cupcakes are pink?

Back

4/16 of the cupcakes are pink.

Front

What is 1/2 of a whole?

Back

1/2 means that the whole is divided into 2 equal parts, and 1 part is taken.

Front

What fraction is equal to 1/3?

Back

Any fraction with the same numerator and denominator, like 3/3, is equal to 1.