Grade 3 Fractions: Naming Fractions

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   What fraction is shaded?

   1. The shape is cut into 6 equal parts, so the denominator (bottom number) is 6.
   2. 3 of the 6 parts are shaded, so the numerator (top number) is 3.
   3. 3 shaded out of 6 equal parts is 3/6.

   Answer: 3/6

2. Example 2

   What fraction is shaded?

   1. The shape is cut into 8 equal parts, so the denominator (bottom number) is 8.
   2. 5 of the 8 parts are shaded, so the numerator (top number) is 5.
   3. 5 shaded out of 8 equal parts is 5/8.

   Answer: 5/8

3. Example 3

   What fraction is shaded?

   1. The shape is cut into 8 equal parts, so the denominator (bottom number) is 8.
   2. 4 of the 8 parts are shaded, so the numerator (top number) is 4.
   3. 4 shaded out of 8 equal parts is 4/8.

   Answer: 4/8