Identifying Fractions Worksheet

Part 1: Numerators and Denominators

Instructions: For each fraction, circle the numerator (the top number) and underline the denominator (the bottom number).

1. 2/5
2. 7/3
3. 1/8
4. 4/4
5. 9/2

Part 2: Visual Representations

Instructions: Look at the description of each shape and write the fraction that represents the shaded part.

1. A circle divided into 4 equal parts, with 1 part shaded.
   Fraction: __________
2. A rectangle divided into 6 equal parts, with 5 parts shaded.
   Fraction: __________
3. A square divided into 3 equal parts, with 2 parts shaded.
   Fraction: __________
4. A pie chart divided into 5 equal sections, with 3 sections shaded.
   Fraction: __________
5. A bar divided into 2 equal parts, with 1 part shaded.
   Fraction: __________

Part 3: Word Problems

Instructions: Read each word problem and write the fraction that answers the question.

1. There are 10 cookies, and 4 are chocolate chip. What fraction of the cookies are chocolate chip?
   Fraction: __________
2. In a class of 20 students, 12 are girls. What fraction of the students are girls?
   Fraction: __________
3. A pizza is cut into 8 slices. If you eat 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza have you eaten?
   Fraction: __________
4. There are 7 days in a week, and you have homework on 5 days. What fraction of the week do you have homework?
   Fraction: __________
5. A fruit basket has 6 apples, and 2 are green. What fraction of the apples are green?
   Fraction: __________

Part 4: Matching Fractions

Instructions: Match each fraction on the left with its correct description or visual representation on the right by writing the letter next to the fraction.

Part 5: Draw Your Own Fractions

Instructions: For each fraction, draw a shape (like a circle, rectangle, or square), divide it into the correct number of equal parts, and shade the parts to represent the fraction.

1. 3/5
   Draw a shape divided into 5 equal parts and shade 3 parts.
2. 1/3
   Draw a shape divided into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part.
3. 2/2
   Draw a shape divided into 2 equal parts and shade both parts.
4. 4/6
   Draw a shape divided into 6 equal parts and shade 4 parts.
5. 5/4
   Draw shapes to show an improper fraction (e.g., one whole shape shaded and one-fourth of another shape shaded).

Part 6: Proper and Improper Fractions

Instructions: Look at each fraction. Write "P" if it's a proper fraction (numerator < denominator) or "I" if it's an improper fraction (numerator ≥ denominator).

1. 3/8: ______
2. 5/2: ______
3. 1/9: ______
4. 6/6: ______
5. 10/3: ______

Part 7: Identifying Equivalent Fractions

Instructions: Circle the fractions below that are equivalent to 1/2.