Understanding Fractions Worksheet

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Fractions illustration showing pizza slices

Welcome! Today you're going to show what you know about fractions. Take your time and remember - the numerator is the top number and the denominator is the bottom number. You've got this! 🍕

📊 Part A: Numerator and Denominator

1. Look at this fraction: 3/5

What is the numerator? ____

What is the denominator? ____

2. Look at this fraction: 7/8

What is the numerator? ____

What is the denominator? ____

🔄 Part B: Equivalent Fractions and True/False

3. Write two equivalent fractions for 1/3:

First equivalent fraction: ____/____

Second equivalent fraction: ____/____

4. True or False questions - Circle your answer:

a) 2/6 is equivalent to 1/3 TRUE FALSE

b) 4/8 is equivalent to 1/2 TRUE FALSE

➕ Part C: Adding Fractions

5. Add these fractions with the same denominator:

3/8 + 2/8 = ____/____

6. Add these fractions with related denominators:

1/2 + 1/4 = ____/____

Step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Make the denominators the same. What is 1/2 as fourths? ____/4

Step 2: Now add: ____/4 + 1/4 = ____/4

Great work! Remember: When adding fractions, the denominators must be the same. If they're different, change one fraction to make equivalent fractions first! 🌟