Number practice
Fractions of a whole
CONCEPT
2 of 5 equal parts shaded = 25.
25 + 35 = 1 whole.
The denominator counts all equal parts.
The numerator counts the chosen parts.
1Name the shaded fraction. Each strip is one whole.
a
b
c
d
2Shade the named fraction. Each strip is one whole.
a
13
b
15
c
110
d
45
3Complete each whole. Write both fractions.
a
Shaded Still needed
b
Shaded Still needed
c
Shaded Still needed
d
Shaded Still needed
4Compare parts of equal-sized wholes.
Shade one third of the first strip and one fifth of the second.
Which shaded part is larger? Explain using equal-sized wholes.