Grade 3 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. 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 of a pizza?

Back

1/2 of a pizza means that the pizza is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

2/4 is shaded.

Front

If 3 out of 8 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/8 is shaded.

Front

Which is greater: 1/4 or 1/3?

Back

1/3 is greater than 1/4.

Front

What fraction of a circle is 1/4?

Back

1/4 of a circle means the circle is divided into 4 equal parts, and 1 part is taken.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 parts are blue, what fraction is blue?

Back

3/4 is blue.