Understanding Fractions

Front

What fraction of the shape is NOT shaded?

Back

3/4

Front

The yellow portion of this shape represents the fraction _____________.

Back

2/6 or 1/3

Front

The number at the bottom of a fraction is called the _____________.

Back

denominator

Front

A unit fraction always has a numerator of __________.

Back

1

Front

What fraction of the shape is shaded?

Back

3/8

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A way to represent a part of a whole.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

Back

It means the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.