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Introduction to Fractions
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Introduction to Fractions
Rawiri, Manaia and Freya are sorting items for a community recycling drive. Use the fraction bars and clues to explore equal parts. Remember: the denominator tells how many equal parts make the whole; the numerator tells how many parts are being counted.
Read and build fractions
1.The team has sorted 3 of 8 equal-sized crates of cans. Which fraction shows the part already sorted?
- 3/8
- 8/3
- 5/8
- 3/5
2.In the fraction 5/6, name the numerator and denominator. Then explain what each number tells you.
3.This bar represents one whole load of paper. What fraction is shaded?
4.Freya says 2/4 is the same amount as 1/2. Is she correct? Explain using equal parts.
5.Match each fraction word to its meaning.
- Numerator
- Denominator
- Whole
- The complete amount
- How many equal parts make the whole
- How many parts are being counted
Use fractions to solve clues
6.There are 10 equal bundles of cardboard. Rawiri has tied up 7 bundles. Write the fraction that is tied up and the fraction still to do.
7.A recycling crate is divided into 4 equal sections. Three sections are full. What fraction of the crate is full? What fraction is empty?
8.Manaia wants to show 1/3 of a whole load. Which bar is divided into the right number of equal parts, and how many parts should be shaded?
- A bar split into 3 equal parts; shade 1
- A bar split into 1 equal part; shade 3
- A bar split into 4 equal parts; shade 1
- A bar split into 3 unequal parts; shade 1
9.Draw a rectangle divided into 6 equal parts. Shade 4 parts, then write the fraction shaded. Your drawing should make the equal parts easy to see.
10.The team has collected 12 bags of bottles. One quarter of the bags are ready to be taken away. How many bags is one quarter of 12?
11.A whole pile of cans is split into 8 equal bundles. Rawiri takes 5 bundles. Complete the sentence: Rawiri takes of the whole pile because .
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