Understanding Fractions

Front

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 numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What does it mean for a shape to have equal parts?

Back

It means that the shape is divided into parts that are the same size.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

Back

1/4

Front

If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

5/6

Front

What fraction represents one half?

Back

1/2

Front

Which is larger: 1/4 or 1/2?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

Front

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

Back

3/8

Front

What fraction represents one third?

Back

1/3