Understanding Fractions

If a shape is divided into five equal parts and two parts are shaded, what fraction of the shape is shaded?

• 4/5

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 1/5

Which fraction is larger: 1/5 or 4/5?

• 1/5

• 2/5

• 3/5

• 4/5

How would you arrange the fractions 2/5, 1/5, and 4/5 from greatest to smallest?

• 1/5, 2/5, 4/5

• 4/5, 1/5, 2/5

• 4/5, 2/5, 1/5

• 2/5, 4/5, 1/5

When comparing fractions with the same denominator, what should you compare?

• Numerators

• Denominators

• Whole numbers

• Decimals

Arrange the fractions 3/10, 7/10, and 6/10 from smallest to greatest.

• 3/10, 7/10, 6/10

• 6/10, 3/10, 7/10

• 7/10, 6/10, 3/10

• 3/10, 6/10, 7/10