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Simple Fractions Practice

Help pack a picnic by solving each fraction puzzle. Remember: the parts must be equal in size.

Spot the equal parts

Look closely at each fraction bar. A shaded part shows how much of the whole is chosen.

1.Each bar is split into equal pieces. Which bar shows one half?

A bar split into 2 equal parts with 1 shaded
A bar split into 3 equal parts with 1 shaded
A bar split into 4 equal parts with 1 shaded

2.A picnic sandwich is cut into 4 equal pieces. What fraction is one piece?

3.Choose the fraction that means 1 part out of 3 equal parts.

Pack the picnic basket

Use the fraction bars to think about how many equal pieces make a whole.

4.There are 8 equal pieces of fruit on a plate. Four pieces are packed. What fraction of the fruit is packed?

5.A loaf is cut into 4 equal slices. Two slices are eaten. What fraction of the loaf is left?

6.There are 12 crackers. A third of them are cheese crackers. How many are cheese crackers?

7.Match each fraction to its description: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5. Descriptions: one part out of 5 equal parts; one part out of 2 equal parts; one part out of 4 equal parts; one part out of 3 equal parts.

one part out of 3 equal parts
one part out of 5 equal parts
one part out of 4 equal parts
one part out of 2 equal parts

Make your own fraction

Draw and explain your thinking. Make sure all parts are equal.

8.Draw a rectangle split into 4 equal parts. Shade 3 parts to show three quarters (3/4).

9.Luca cuts a small cake into 6 equal pieces. He shares the pieces equally with one friend. How many pieces does each person get, and what fraction of the cake is that?

10.True or false: If a shape is split into 4 pieces that are not equal in size, one piece is always one quarter of the whole.

TrueFalse