Which part of the fraction names the total parts?
bottom/denominator
Read this fraction: 1/2
one-half
A shape is cut up into 4 equal pieces, what is the unit fraction?
one-fourth
How many pieces are halves?
2
What fraction is the shaded portion?
1/2
What part of the fraction names the shaded part or the parts we are working with?
top/numerator
Read this fraction: 1/4
one-fourth
A shape is cut up into 2 equal pieces, what is the unit fraction?
one-half
How many pieces are thirds?
3
What fraction is the NON-shaded (white) portion?
1/4
What is each equal part of a fraction called? (Hint: has the number 1 as a numerator)
unit fraction
Read this fraction: 1/3
one-third
A shape is cut up into 3 equal pieces, what is the unit fraction?
one-third
How many pieces are fourths?
4
What fraction is the NON-shaded portion?
1/3
To be a fraction, the shape has to be cut into ___ parts.
equal
Read this fraction: 1/8
A shape is cut up into 8 equal pieces, what is the unit fraction?
one-eighth
How many pieces are eighths?
8
The national flag of France is shown on the right. What fraction of the flag is red?
1/3