Lesson 1: Identify 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 fraction represents 1 whole?

Back

1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same.

Front

If you have 3 out of 4 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

3/4.

Front

What fraction represents half of something?

Back

1/2.

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You compare the numerators; the larger numerator means a larger fraction.

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

What is the fraction for 4 parts out of 16?

Back

4/16.