Instructions
Complete the following exercises to learn more about fractions!
1. What is a fraction?
A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).
Draw a simple circle and divide it into 4 equal parts. Shade 1 part. Write the fraction that represents the shaded part:
2. Identifying Fractions
Look at the following shapes and write the fraction that represents the shaded area:
Shape A: Circle divided into 8 parts, 3 parts shaded. What is the fraction?
Shape B: Rectangle divided into 6 equal squares, 4 squares shaded. What is the fraction?
3. Comparing Fractions
Which is greater: 1/2 or 1/3? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
4. Equivalent Fractions
Fill in the missing numerators to make the fractions equivalent:
1/2 = __/4
3/5 = __/10
5. Challenge!
Create your own fraction using numbers and draw a picture to represent it. Write down your fraction and describe it in 2-3 sentences below.