Theory
How do you read a fraction from a model?
A fraction tells how many equal parts of a whole you use.
First, look at how many equal parts the model is divided into. That number is the denominator.
Then count how many parts are colored. That number is the numerator.
- Determine the denominatorLook at how many equal parts the model is divided into.
- Determine the numeratorCount how many parts are colored.
- Write the fractionWrite the numerator above the fraction bar and the denominator below it.
Which fraction matches the colored parts?
- Determine the denominatorThe model is divided into 8 equal parts. That is the denominator.
- Determine the numerator3 parts are colored. That is the numerator.
- Write the fractionThe fraction is 38.