Fractions 2nd Grade

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 1/3?

Back

1/3 means one part out of three equal parts.

Front

What is 1/4?

Back

1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 2/3?

Back

2/3 means two parts out of three equal parts.

Front

What is one fourth in fraction form?

Back

One fourth is written as 1/4.

Front

What is three fourths in fraction form?

Back

Three fourths is written as 3/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4 is shaded.