Naming 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 the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for 1 shaded part out of 4 equal parts?

Back

1/4

Front

What is the fraction for 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4

Front

If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 5 are shaded, what is the fraction?

Back

5/8

Front

What is the fraction for 2 shaded parts out of 3 equal parts?

Back

2/3

Front

What is the fraction for 3 shaded parts out of 5 equal parts?

Back

3/5

Front

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

Back

1/6

Front

What is the fraction for 4 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

4/4 or 1 (whole)