2nd Grade 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.

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 1/2?

Back

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

Front

What is 3/4?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

3/4 is shaded.

Front

If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/2 is shaded.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

2/4 is represented.

Front

Is 1/4 greater than 1/2?

Back

No, 1/4 is less than 1/2.

Front

Is 2/4 equal to 1/2?

Back

Yes, 2/4 is equal to 1/2.