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Introduction to Fractions

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Introduction to Fractions

🍕 Part 1: Understanding Fractions

1. Circle the picture that shows 1/2 (one half):

A circle divided into 3 parts with 1 part coloured

A circle divided into 2 parts with 1 part coloured

A circle divided into 4 parts with 2 parts coloured

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

3

4

Both numbers

3. Which fraction shows three quarters?

1/3

3/4

4/3

4. If you divide a chocolate bar into 4 equal pieces and eat 1 piece, what fraction did you eat?

Answer: _______

✏️ Part 2: Fraction Parts

5. Fill in the missing words:

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

6. Look at this fraction: 2/5

a) How many parts are coloured? ______

b) How many parts make the whole? ______

c) What fraction is NOT coloured? ______

7. Draw a rectangle and shade it to show the fraction 1/3:
8. Explain in your own words what a fraction means:

🧠 Part 3: Real Life Fractions

9. Sarah has 8 lollies and gives away 2 of them. What fraction of her lollies did she give away?
10. Which is bigger: 1/2 or 1/4? Explain your answer:
11. Name three things at home that you could divide into fractions:

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

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