Identify 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, and 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, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is 1/2 in words?

Back

One half.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal pieces, what fraction represents one piece?

Back

1/4.

Front

If Sara eats 3 out of 5 pieces of pizza, what fraction did she eat?

Back

3/5.

Front

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

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

Front

What fraction shows three out of four equal parts?

Back

3/4.

Front

If a line is split into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a fourth.

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.