Fractions

fraction A part of a whole

whole number a number (such as 1, 3, 4, 8…) that is not a negative and is not a fraction

numerator the number in a fraction that is above the line

the number in a fraction that is denominator the number in a fraction that is below the line

improper fraction a fraction in which the numerator is larger than or equal to the denominator numerator denominator

a whole number and a proper fraction combined mixed number a whole number and a proper fraction combined whole number proper fraction

thirds 1/3 (one-third)

fourths ¼ (one-fourth)

fifths 1/5 (one-fifth)

2/5 two-fifths

What fraction is shaded in green? quiz time! What fraction is shaded in green? Answers: 3/8 three-eighths