Let’s go through each fraction and color the correct number of parts in each shape.
Remember:
- The
top number (numerator) tells you how many parts to color.
- The
bottom number (denominator) tells you how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
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1. 3/4 — Rectangle divided into 4 equal parts
→ Color
3 out of the 4 boxes.
✔ Answer: Color 3 boxes.
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2. 1/3 — Triangle divided into 3 equal parts
→ Color
1 out of the 3 parts.
✔ Answer: Color 1 part.
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3. 1/2 — Rectangle divided into 2 equal parts
→ Color
1 out of the 2 parts.
✔ Answer: Color 1 half.
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4. 5/8 — Parallelogram divided into 8 equal small parallelograms
→ Color
5 out of the 8 parts.
✔ Answer: Color 5 small shapes.
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5. 1/4 — Trapezoid divided into 4 equal parts
→ Color
1 out of the 4 parts.
✔ Answer: Color 1 part.
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6. 3/6 — Circle divided into 6 equal slices
→ Color
3 out of the 6 slices.
💡 Note: 3/6 is the same as 1/2, so you’re coloring half the circle.
✔ Answer: Color 3 slices.
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7. 2/4 — Rectangle divided into 4 equal vertical strips
→ Color
2 out of the 4 strips.
💡 Note: 2/4 = 1/2, so again, color half.
✔ Answer: Color 2 strips.
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8. 4/10 — Rectangle divided into 10 equal vertical strips
→ Color
4 out of the 10 strips.
✔ Answer: Color 4 strips.
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Final Answer:
Color the following number of parts for each shape:
- 3/4 → Color 3 parts
- 1/3 → Color 1 part
- 1/2 → Color 1 part
- 5/8 → Color 5 parts
- 1/4 → Color 1 part
- 3/6 → Color 3 parts
- 2/4 → Color 2 parts
- 4/10 → Color 4 parts
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade fractions worksheet maker.
