The number on the top of the fraction is called....
A part
a numerator

What fraction is shaded?
3/4
Show 1/2 as part a set.

How many equal parts?
3
The number at the bottom of a fraction is called...
Whole
a denominator

What fraction is shaded?
1/3
Show 2/4 as part of a set.

How many equal parts?
5
Explain what part of a whole means for fractions.
A whole shape is cut into equal parts.

What fraction is shaded?
3/6
Show 2/6 as a part of a set.

How many equal parts?
2
Explain what how many equal parts are in fourths?

What is another way to say the fraction that is shaded?
1/2
Show 5/6 as part of a set.

How many equal parts?
8
What is a fraction?

What fraction of the shape is shaded?
3/8
x x x x o o l l
What fraction of my letters are x's?
4/8

How many equal parts?