Fraction Vocabulary
The number that represents the number of pieces SELECTED/CHOSEN in a fraction
Numerator
Represent 1/2 shaded using a fraction bar model.
A shape partitioned into 2 equal parts, with one part shaded. Answers will vary.
Create an equivalent fraction for 4/8.
1/2
Use < , >, or = to make the statement true.
3/4 ____ 1/4
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Name a fraction that is equal to 1.
1/1, 2/2, 3/3, etc.
The number that represents the TOTAL number of equal pieces in one whole
Denominator
Represent 3/4 unshaded using a fraction bar model.
A shape partitioned into 4 equal parts, with 1 part shaded and 3 parts left unshaded. Answers will vary.
Create an equivalent fraction for 4/6.
2/3
Use < , >, or = to make the statement true.
2/6 ____ 2/4
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Represent 4 as a fraction.
4/1
A fraction that has a larger numerator than denominator
Improper Fraction
Represent 2/6 shaded in TWO different ways.
A shape partitioned into 6 equal parts, with 2 parts shaded. A number line partitioned into 6 equal parts, with a mark at the point 2/6. Answers will vary.
3/4
Mrs. Taylor ate 2/6 of a large pizza. Ms. Whitley ate 2/3 of the same size pizza. Who ate more pizza?
Ms. Whitley
Represent 10 as a fraction.
10/1
A fraction that is only one piece or part of the whole
Unit Fraction
Represent 4/6 in shaded in TWO different ways.
A shape partitioned into 6 equal parts, with 4 parts shaded. A number line partitioned into 6 equal parts, with a mark at the point 4/6. Answers will vary.
Create TWO equivalent fractions for 1/2.
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.
Mr. Holmes ate 4/6 of a chocolate candy bar. Mrs. Elizondo ate 2/3 of the same size chocolate candy bar. Who ate more?
They both ate the same amount.
Name a fraction that is equal to 2.
2/1, 4/2, 10/5, etc.