Let’s solve each problem one by one, carefully counting the shaded and unshaded parts.
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Problem 1:
We have a rectangle divided into 4 equal parts.
3 of those parts are shaded blue.
So, the fraction that is SHADED = 3 out of 4 →
¾
✔ Check: Total parts = 4, Shaded = 3 → 3/4 ✔️
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Problem 2:
The circle is divided into 5 equal slices.
Only 1 slice is shaded green.
The question asks: What fraction is NOT shaded?
That means: total parts minus shaded parts = 5 - 1 = 4 parts not shaded.
So, fraction NOT shaded = 4 out of 5 →
⁴⁄₅
✔ Check: Total = 5, Not shaded = 4 → 4/5 ✔️
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Problem 3:
Circle divided into 3 equal parts.
1 part is shaded pink.
Question: What fraction is NOT shaded?
Not shaded = 3 - 1 = 2 parts
Fraction NOT shaded = 2 out of 3 →
²⁄₃
✔ Check: Total = 3, Not shaded = 2 → 2/3 ✔️
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Problem 4:
Rectangle divided into 8 equal small squares.
Only 1 square is shaded red.
Question: What fraction is NOT shaded?
Not shaded = 8 - 1 = 7 parts
Fraction NOT shaded = 7 out of 8 →
⁷⁄₈
✔ Check: Total = 8, Not shaded = 7 → 7/8 ✔️
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Problem 5:
Same as Problem 4 — rectangle with 8 equal parts, 1 shaded red.
But now the question is: What fraction IS SHADED?
Shaded = 1 part out of 8 →
¹⁄₈
✔ Check: Total = 8, Shaded = 1 → 1/8 ✔️
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Final Answer:
1. B (¾)
2. B (⁴⁄₅)
3. B (²⁄₃)
4. A (⁷⁄₈)
5. C (¹⁄₈)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fraction worksheet for grade 2.
