Understanding Fractions

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What does the fraction 1/4 represent?

Back

One-fourth

Front

If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 are colored, what fraction is colored?

Back

2/8

Front

If Sam has 6 pieces of fruit and 2 are bananas, what fraction of the fruit are bananas?

Back

2/6

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A way to represent a part of a whole.

Front

What does the numerator tell you in a fraction?

Back

It tells you how many parts are being considered.

Front

What does the denominator tell you in a fraction?

Back

It tells you how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If you have 3 out of 5 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

3/5

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

2/4