Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

What is 1/2 as a decimal?

Back

0.5

Front

What is 3/4 as a decimal?

Back

0.75

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, even though it has different numbers.

Front

What is the fraction for three out of four parts?

Back

3/4

Front

If you have 2 out of 5 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

2/5