Fraction Pictures


A fraction is a number that represents a whole or a part of a group.
 4 
   ←   numerator
 7    ←   denominator
The numerator is how many parts are counted.
The denominator is how many equal parts are in the whole. The denominator is never zero, 0.

When the number in the numerator is equal to the number in the denominator, the fraction equals 1.
= = = = = = 1


Example 1: Partially shaded

Select all fractions that describe the shaded part of the figure shown.

4/4   0   3/3   1/3   2/4   1/2   3/4  

=
The answer is show below.
4/4   0   3/3   1/3   2/4   1/2   3/4  


Example 2: All shaded

Select all fractions that describe the shaded part of the figure shown.

4/4   1   6/6   1/4   1/2   0   7/7   5/7  

= = 1
All fractions that equal 1 also describe this figure.

The answer is show below.
4/4   1   6/6   1/4   1/2   0   7/7   5/7  

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