🔍 Part 1: What Are Fractions?

A fraction shows parts of a whole. The top number tells us how many parts we have. The bottom number tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

1. Look at this fraction: 3/4. Which number tells us how many parts we have?

3

4

2. In the fraction 2/5, how many equal parts is the whole divided into?

2

5

3. Which fraction means "one half"?

1/3

1/2

2/1

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

8/3

3/8

5/8

✏️ Part 2: Working with Fractions

5. Fill in the blanks:

In the fraction 4/7, the number _____ is the numerator and the number _____ is the denominator.

6. Write the fraction that shows 2 parts out of 6 equal parts:

7. Circle the larger fraction in each pair:

a) 1/2 or 1/4 b) 3/5 or 2/5 c) 1/3 or 1/6

8. Explain in your own words what the fraction 3/4 means:

🎨 Part 3: Drawing Fractions

9. Draw a rectangle and shade 2/3 of it:

10. Draw a circle and shade 1/4 of it:

11. Look around your classroom. Write down one real-life example where you might use fractions:

Understanding Simple Fractions

Understanding Simple Fractions

🔍 Part 1: What Are Fractions?

✏️ Part 2: Working with Fractions

🎨 Part 3: Drawing Fractions

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