Fractions A fraction is a part or portion that is usually cut into equal pieces. Fractions Word bank Equivalent- equal pieces or parts Numerator- is the top or left number on a fraction, also it shows how many pieces are shaded in the whole Denominator- The bottom number on a fraction that shows how many piecesare in the whole Unit Fractions- a fraction that always has a 1 as its numerator ( 1/8, 1/3)
Mixed Fractions- a fraction that has a bigger numerator number than its denominator number Word problems 1. A garden has an area of 144 and 1/2 is carrots. How much space is left ?(Shown in number form)
2 . A garbage pit has an area of 132 and 1/4 of it is cans. How much space is left ?
3. A sidewalk has a 8 by 6 area. 1/3 of the tiles are gray. How much space is left for the white tiles ?
4.A candy store has an 8 by 8 area. 1/2 of the area is lollipops. How space is left?
5. Rowan's bedroom has an 4 by 10 area. 1/8 of it is her bed. How much space is left?
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