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Unit Fractions Introduction
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Unit Fractions Introduction
A unit fraction has a 1 as its numerator. The denominator tells how many equal parts make one whole. Explore the fraction trail and show what you know.
Fraction trail
Help Kai pack a picnic by solving each fraction challenge.
1.At the first stop, Kai splits one sandwich into 2 equal parts and takes 1 part. Which fraction names the part Kai takes?
- 1/2
- 2/1
- 1/3
2.Choose the unit fractions in this snack box: 1/4, 2/3, 1/5, 3/4. Write all the ones that are unit fractions.
3.Kai cuts a fruit tart into 4 equal pieces. One piece is eaten. What fraction of the tart was eaten?
4.The fruit tart is shown as four equal parts. Shade one part to show 1/4.
5.Match each unit fraction to its meaning.
- 1/2
- 1/3
- 1/5
- 1 part out of 5 equal parts
- 1 part out of 2 equal parts
- 1 part out of 3 equal parts
6.A watermelon is divided into 8 equal wedges. What fraction is one wedge? What does the 8 tell you?
7.True or false: 2/5 is a unit fraction because its denominator is 5.
TrueFalse
8.Kai pours juice equally into 3 cups and fills one cup. What fraction of the total juice is in that cup?
9.Draw a rectangle divided into 6 equal parts. Shade exactly one part to show 1/6.
10.Which is larger: one piece when a sandwich is split into 2 equal parts, or one piece when it is split into 4 equal parts? Explain how you know.
11.Complete the fraction: One equal part out of 7 equal parts is .
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