Simple fractions: which shape matches the fraction?

Key Notes :

Understanding Fractions:

  • A fraction represents a part of a whole.
  • It consists of a numerator (the number of parts shaded or filled) and a denominator (the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into).

Visual Representation:

  • Use simple shapes like circles, rectangles, squares, or polygons.
  • Ensure shapes are clearly divided into equal parts and labeled appropriately

Matching Process:

  • observe an image of a shape divided into equal parts.
  • Observe fractions alongside these shapes and identify which fraction matches the shaded or filled parts of the shape.

Learn with an example

➡️ Look at the coloured part of each shape.

Which shape shows the fraction 1/4?

Look at this shape:

Count the equal parts. There are 4 equal parts.
Count the coloured parts. There is 1 coloured part.

1 out of the 4 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction 1/4

This shape shows 1/5 :

This shape shows 1/3 :

This shape shows 1/2 :

➡️ Look at the coloured part of each shape.

Which shape shows the fraction 1/2?

Look at this shape:

Count the equal parts. There are 2 equal parts.
Count the coloured parts. There is 1 coloured part.

1 out of the 2 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction 1/2.

This shape shows 1/4 :

This shape shows 1/3 :

This shape shows 1/5 :

➡️ Look at the coloured part of each shape.

Which shape shows the fraction 1/4 ?

Look at this shape:

Count the equal parts. There are 4 equal parts.
Count the coloured parts. There is 1 coloured part.

1 out of the 4 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction 1/4 .

This shape shows 1/5 :

This shape shows 1/2 :

This shape shows 1/3 :

let’s practice!