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Fractions Introduction Worksheet

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Fractions Introduction Worksheet

Fractions Introduction Worksheet

Fraction circles and number line illustration

🔢 Part 1: Understanding Fraction Parts

1. Fill in the blanks about fraction parts:

In a fraction, the _____________ is the top number that shows how many parts we have.

The _____________ is the bottom number that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

2. Circle the numerator in each fraction:

In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is:

3

4

3. Circle the denominator in each fraction:

In the fraction 5/8, the denominator is:

5

8

🍕 Part 2: Fractions in Real Life

4. Check all the situations where you might use fractions:

Sharing a pizza with friends

Cutting a chocolate bar into equal pieces

Counting whole apples in a basket

Measuring half a cup of flour for baking

Finding how much of a book you've read

5. If you fold a paper strip into 4 equal parts and colour 3 parts, what fraction is coloured?

📏 Part 3: Fractions on Number Lines

6. Draw and mark these fractions on the number line below:

Mark 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4 on this number line from 0 to 1

7. Where would 1/2 be located on a number line from 0 to 1?

At the beginning, close to 0

Exactly halfway between 0 and 1

At the end, close to 1

⚖️ Part 4: Comparing Fractions

8. Match each fraction with its correct description:
1. 1/2
2. 1/4
3. 3/4
A. Three out of four equal parts
B. One out of two equal parts
C. One out of four equal parts
9. Which fraction is larger?

Between 1/2 and 1/4:

1/2 is larger

1/4 is larger

They are equal

10. Explain why 1/2 is larger than 1/4 using your own words:

🎨 Part 5: Drawing and Creating Fractions

11. Draw a circle and shade 3/8 of it:
12. Draw a rectangle divided into 6 equal parts and colour 2/6:
13. Create your own fraction problem:

Write a fraction that represents parts of something you might find at home:

14. Show your understanding:

In your own words, explain what a fraction represents:

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