Fractions: Halves and Fourths Flashcards

Grade 1 · Math · Flashcards

Practice halves and fourths with these fraction flashcards.

Flashcards

1/2: One-half — one out of two equal parts
1/4: One-fourth — one out of four equal parts; also called one-quarter
Equal parts: Parts of a whole that are all the same size
How many halves are in one whole?: 2 halves (1/2 + 1/2 = 1 whole)
How many fourths are in one whole?: 4 fourths (four 1/4 pieces = 1 whole)
What does the bottom number of a fraction tell you?: How many equal parts the whole is divided into
Whole: A complete, uncut object — the full thing before dividing
If a pie is cut into 4 equal slices, what fraction is each slice?: 1/4 (one-fourth)
If a ribbon is cut into 2 equal pieces, what fraction is each piece?: 1/2 (one-half)
Is 1/2 bigger or smaller than 1/4?: 1/2 is bigger — when you cut something into fewer pieces, each piece is larger
What does the word quarter mean in fractions?: One-fourth — one of four equal parts (1/4)
Can fractions have unequal parts?: No — fractions must always have equal-sized parts
What fraction do you get if you color 2 out of 4 equal parts?: 2/4, which is the same as 1/2