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 slash, 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 3/5?

Back

3/5 means that out of 5 equal parts, 3 parts are being considered.

Front

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

Back

1/4 is shaded.

Front

If 3 out of 4 apples are red, what fraction of the apples are red?

Back

3/4 of the apples are red.

Front

What is the fraction for a whole?

Back

The fraction for a whole is 1/1 or simply 1.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/8 or 1/4 is shaded.

Front

What is the fraction for half of a whole?

Back

The fraction for half is 1/2.

Front

If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/6 or 1/2 is shaded.