Fractions A fraction is a number that names an equal part of a whole.

Vocabulary fraction numerator denominator equivalent fraction

The denominator is the number below the bar in a fraction. It tells the total number of equal parts. The numerator is the number above the bar in a fraction. It tells how many of the equal parts of the whole or group are being considered three-fourths

Shaded parts Equal parts in a whole part shaded 2 equal parts 3 parts shaded 5 equal parts

5858 five-eighths =

What is the denominator in these fractions? What is the numerator in the following fractions?

Jose has three pencils. He sharpened one pencil. What fraction represents the sharpened part of the group? How many are in the whole or group? (denominator) How many are in the part we are talking about? (numerator) 1 3

Equivalent Fractions Twelfths Tenths Ninths Eighths Sixths Fifths Fourths Thirds Halves Whole

Sample Questions

Which group shows less than 5/8 of the squares shaded?

Marcelo has a bag that contains 3 red, 1 blue, 6 green, and 2 yellow marbles. What fractional part of the bag of marbles is red? 1/12 2/12 3/12 6/12 RRR B GGGGGG YY

Which point best represents 40 on the number line? ABCDABCD 16 CBAD Review Vocabulary