Understanding Fractions and Wholes

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The size of each part

• The total number of parts needed to make a whole

• The color of the parts

• The number of parts being represented

If a pizza is divided into three equal parts and all parts are shown, what fraction represents the whole pizza?

• One-third

• Four-thirds

• Two-thirds

• Three-thirds

How many parts are shown in a pizza model that represents four-fourths?

• Four parts

• Three parts

• Two parts

• One part