Introduction to Unit Fractions: Dividing Shapes into Equal Shares

This video tutorial explains the concept of unit fractions by dividing circles and rectangles into equal shares. It introduces the idea of fractions as parts of a whole and defines unit fractions as one part of a whole when divided into equal parts. The tutorial provides examples using different shapes to illustrate how unit fractions are represented.

What is a fraction?

• A number representing a part of a whole

• A number representing a larger quantity

• A number representing a decimal

• A number representing a whole

How is a unit fraction defined?

• A fraction representing the entire whole

• A fraction with a numerator of 2

• A fraction with a denominator of 1

• A fraction representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts

If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts, what is the unit fraction of one part?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

What is the unit fraction of a rectangle divided into 3 equal parts?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/5

If a shape is divided into two equal parts, what is the unit fraction of one part?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/5