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Basic Fractions Worksheet

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Basic Fractions Worksheet

Basic Fractions Worksheet

Fraction shapes and symbols

🍰 Part 1: Identifying Fractions

1. Circle the correct fraction for each picture:

Picture A: A circle divided into 2 equal parts with 1 part shaded

1/2

1/4

1/8

Picture B: A rectangle divided into 4 equal parts with 3 parts shaded

1/4

3/4

3/8

2. Match the fraction words to their symbols:
1. One half
2. One quarter
3. One eighth
A. 1/8
B. 1/2
C. 1/4

🔢 Part 2: Fraction Language

3. Fill in the blanks using the words: numerator, denominator, equal parts

In the fraction 3/4:

• The top number (3) is called the _______________

• The bottom number (4) is called the _______________

• A fraction shows _____________ of a whole

4. Circle the fractions that show equal parts:

A circle divided into 2 equal halves

A rectangle divided into 4 equal quarters

A square divided into unequal pieces

A triangle divided into 8 equal parts

🎨 Part 3: Drawing and Colouring Fractions

5. Draw a circle and divide it into 4 equal parts. Colour 1/4:
6. Draw a rectangle and divide it into 8 equal parts. Colour 3/8:
7. Show how you would fold a paper strip to make quarters:

📊 Part 4: Comparing and Adding Fractions

8. Circle the larger fraction in each pair:

a) 1/2 or 1/4? Circle your answer: 1/2 or 1/4

b) 1/4 or 1/8? Circle your answer: 1/4 or 1/8

c) 3/4 or 1/2? Circle your answer: 3/4 or 1/2

9. Solve these simple fraction additions:

a) 1/8 + 2/8 = _____

b) 1/4 + 1/4 = _____

10. Where would you place these fractions on a number line? Write them in order from smallest to largest:

Fractions: 1/8, 1/2, 1/4

Order: _____ , _____ , _____

🏠 Part 5: Real Life Fractions

11. Explain how you might use fractions when:

a) Sharing a pizza with friends:

b) Measuring ingredients for baking:

12. If you had 8 lollies and ate 3 of them, what fraction did you eat?

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