Introduction to Fractions

Front

What does the number 5 represent in a fraction?

Back

The number of parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction of the rectangle is NOT shaded if 2 out of 3 parts are shaded?

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction of the circle is NOT shaded if 1 out of 6 parts is shaded?

Back

1/6

Front

What is special about a fraction when the numerator and denominator are the same?

Back

The fraction is equal to 1.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A number that represents part of a whole.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number that represents how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number that represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

5/8.

Front

What fraction represents half of a whole?

Back

1/2.

Front

If you have 4 out of 10 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

4/10.