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Introduction to Fractions

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Introduction to Fractions

Fractions illustration showing parts of a whole

📚 Part 1: Understanding Fractions

1. What does a fraction represent?

Parts of a whole

A big number

A shape

A colour

2. In the fraction 3/4, which number is the numerator?

3

4

Both numbers

Neither number

3. In the fraction 2/5, which number tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into?

2

5

7

3

4. Which of these fractions could represent half of something? (Check all that apply)

1/2

2/4

3/6

1/3

✏️ Part 2: Writing and Explaining Fractions

5. If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?

Answer: ________

6. Complete the sentences using the words "numerator" and "denominator":

In a fraction, the top number is called the ______________ and the bottom number is called the ______________.

7. Explain in your own words what a fraction means:
8. A chocolate bar has 6 squares. If you eat 2 squares, write the fraction that shows:

a) How much you ate: ________

b) How much is left: ________

🎨 Part 3: Drawing and Creating

9. Draw a circle and shade 1/4 of it:
10. Draw a rectangle divided into 3 equal parts and shade 2/3:
11. Think of a real-life example where you might use fractions (like sharing food or time). Describe it:

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