Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1: What fraction of the squares are blue?
We see 3 squares total:
- 2 are blue
- 1 is yellow
So, the fraction that are blue = number of blue squares / total squares =
2/3
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Problem 2: What fraction of the smiley faces are purple?
We see 4 smiley faces total:
- 3 are purple
- 1 is orange
So, the fraction that are purple = number of purple faces / total faces =
3/4
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Problem 3: What fraction of the stars are red?
We see 5 stars total:
- 2 are red
- 3 are green
So, the fraction that are red = number of red stars / total stars =
2/5
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Problem 4: Label the parts of the fraction 3/5
In a fraction like 3/5:
- The top number (3) is called the
numerator
- The bottom number (5) is called the
denominator
The arrow pointing to the 3 should be labeled “Numerator”
The arrow pointing to the 5 should be labeled “Denominator”
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Final Answer:
1. 2/3
2. 3/4
3. 2/5
4. Top line: Numerator; Bottom line: Denominator
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fractional parts of a set worksheet.
