Lesson 6.1: Parts of a Whole: Halves, Thirds, Quarters, and Eighths
Understand fractions as equal parts of a whole, identify numerators and denominators, and recognize unit fractions.
⏱️ Reading Time: 15 mins
• ❓ 50 Interactive Practice Questions
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Real-Life Story: Fractions and Equal Sharing
At a family birthday party, a round pizza is sliced into 8 identical slices. When Tariq takes 2 slices, he eats 2/8 (or 1/4) of the pizza. Because the slices are equal, every family member gets a fair share.
💡 Core Mathematical Concepts: Fractions as Equal Parts
Focus areas: Numerator, denominator, unit fractions, halves (1/2), quarters (1/4), equal sharing.
| Concept / Term | Mathematical Definition | Everyday Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fraction | A number representing part of a whole or part of a set of equal items | 1/2, 1/4, 3/8 |
| Numerator (Top Number) | Counts how many equal parts are selected or shaded | In 3/4, the numerator is 3 |
| Denominator (Bottom Number) | Shows the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided | In 3/4, the denominator is 4 |
| Equal Parts Requirement | Fractions ONLY exist when parts are exactly equal in size and area | Unequal slices do not represent mathematical fractions |
🔍 Practical Classroom & Everyday Examples
Example 1: Unit Fractions
Fractions with a numerator of 1 (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8). As the denominator increases, the size of each piece gets SMALLER!
Example 2: Fraction of a Whole vs. Fraction of a Set
Half of a single chocolate bar = 1/2. Half of a box of 12 chocolates = 6 chocolates.
⚠️ Watch Out! Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Error: Thinking 1/8 is larger than 1/4
Correction: More slices means smaller slices! 1/4 of a pizza is larger than 1/8 of the same pizza.
Common Error: Counting shaded vs unshaded incorrectly
Correction: If 3 out of 5 parts are shaded, the unshaded fraction is 2/5, not 3/2.
🎯 Quick Self-Check Challenge
Maya folds a square sheet of paper in half, and then in half again. How many equal parts does she create, and what fraction is each part?
Answer & Explanation:
Folding in half makes 2 parts; folding in half again doubles the parts to 4 equal sections. Each part is 1/4 (one quarter).
🎯 Key Learning Takeaways
Master Fractions and Equal Sharing fundamentals.
📄 Printable Worksheets (5 Available)
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Fractions and Equal Sharing — Worksheet 5
Unit Fractions, Sharing Quantities & Equivalences (Community Garden Planting)
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Fractions and Equal Sharing — Worksheet 4
Unit Fractions, Sharing Quantities & Equivalences (Art Studio Color Pastels)
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Fractions and Equal Sharing — Worksheet 3
Unit Fractions, Sharing Quantities & Equivalences (Science Lab Specimen Trays)
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Fractions and Equal Sharing — Worksheet 2
Unit Fractions, Sharing Quantities & Equivalences (Orchard Fruit Harvest)
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Fractions and Equal Sharing — Worksheet 1
Unit Fractions, Sharing Quantities & Equivalences (School Bakery Kitchen)
✍️ Lesson Practice Questions (50 Questions)
Solve these real-world challenges online, test your understanding, and reveal instant step-by-step explanations.
1
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Three friends share a 36-piece puzzle. Alex completes 1/3 of it, Bella completes 1/4 of it, and Charlie completes the remainder. How many pieces did Charlie complete?
A
15 pieces
B
12 pieces
C
18 pieces
D
9 pieces
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Correct Answer:
15 pieces
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Alex: 36 ÷ 3 = 12. Bella: 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Alex + Bella = 21 pieces. Charlie: 36 - 21 = 15 pieces.
2
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
A fruit basket contains 24 fruits: 1/2 are apples, 1/4 are bananas, and the rest are oranges. How many oranges are in the basket?
A
6 oranges
B
8 oranges
C
4 oranges
D
10 oranges
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Correct Answer:
6 oranges
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Apples: 1/2 of 24 = 12. Bananas: 1/4 of 24 = 6. Apples + Bananas = 18. Oranges = 24 - 18 = 6 oranges.
3
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
If you have 1/2 of a small mini-pizza and your friend has 1/2 of a giant family pizza, do both of you have the same amount of pizza? Explain.
A
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
B
Yes, because 1/2 is always equal to 1/2
C
Yes, all pizzas have equal mass
D
No, because pizzas cannot be halved
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Correct Answer:
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The value of a fraction depends on the size of the whole it refers to.
4
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Why is 2/4 of a chocolate bar exactly equal to 1/2 of the same chocolate bar?
A
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
B
Because 2 + 4 = 6
C
Because chocolate bars are rectangles
D
Only when the chocolate is melted
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Correct Answer:
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Both fractions represent half of the total area.
5
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A student claims: '1/8 is bigger than 1/4 because 8 is bigger than 4.' Why is this claim incorrect?
A
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
B
1/8 and 1/4 are equal
C
1/8 is an improper fraction
D
Denominators cannot be compared
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Correct Answer:
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Dividing a pizza into 8 slices yields smaller slices than dividing the same pizza into 4 slices.
6
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
Leo cuts a circle into 3 pieces of different sizes and says: 'Each piece is 1/3 of the circle.' What is Leo's mistake?
A
Fractions only represent EQUAL parts; if the pieces are different sizes, they are not thirds
B
Circles cannot be divided into 3 pieces
C
Each piece is 1/4
D
Leo is correct
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Fractions only represent EQUAL parts; if the pieces are different sizes, they are not thirds
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Fractions strictly require equal partitioning of the whole.
7
Fill in the Blanks
Medium
1 Mark
Find the missing fraction: 2/7 + [ ? ] = 7/7 (one whole)
A
5/7
B
4/7
C
6/7
D
3/7
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Correct Answer:
5/7
Step-by-Step Explanation:
7/7 - 2/7 = 5/7.
8
Fill in the Blanks
Medium
1 Mark
Complete the equivalent fraction: 1/3 = [ ? ] / 9
A
3
B
2
C
6
D
4
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
3
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Multiply numerator and denominator by 3: 1 × 3 = 3, so 1/3 = 3/9.
9
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
In a classroom of 30 students, 2/3 of the students walk to school. How many students walk to school?
A
20 students
B
15 students
C
10 students
D
25 students
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Correct Answer:
20 students
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1/3 of 30 = 10. 2/3 of 30 = 10 × 2 = 20 students.
10
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A baker bakes 20 cookies. If children eat 1/4 of the cookies at recess, how many cookies did they eat?
A
5 cookies
B
4 cookies
C
6 cookies
D
8 cookies
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Correct Answer:
5 cookies
Step-by-Step Explanation:
20 ÷ 4 = 5 cookies.
11
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
At the Community Garden Planting, an organizer shares 48 items equally among 8 workshop tables. What fraction of the total items does each table receive?
A
1/8
B
8/1
C
1/2
D
1/10
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
1/8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Each table receives 1 part out of 8 equal parts = 1/8.
12
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction is larger: 3/7 or 5/7?
A
5/7
B
3/7
C
Both are equal
D
1/7
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5/7
Step-by-Step Explanation:
When denominators are the same, the larger numerator represents the greater fraction: 5/7 > 3/7.
13
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction is EQUIVALENT to 1/2?
A
2/4
B
2/5
C
1/3
D
3/8
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Correct Answer:
2/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1/2 = 2/4 (multiplying top and bottom by 2).
14
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Calculate 1/8 of 48 items:
A
6
B
5
C
8
D
12
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Correct Answer:
6
Step-by-Step Explanation:
48 ÷ 8 = 6.
15
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction represents three parts shaded out of 4 equal parts?
A
3/4
B
4/3
C
1/4
D
3/1
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Correct Answer:
3/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Numerator is 3 (shaded parts), denominator is 4 (total parts): 3/4.
16
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Three friends share a 36-piece puzzle. Alex completes 1/3 of it, Bella completes 1/4 of it, and Charlie completes the remainder. How many pieces did Charlie complete?
A
15 pieces
B
12 pieces
C
18 pieces
D
9 pieces
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
15 pieces
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Alex: 36 ÷ 3 = 12. Bella: 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Alex + Bella = 21 pieces. Charlie: 36 - 21 = 15 pieces.
17
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
A fruit basket contains 24 fruits: 1/2 are apples, 1/4 are bananas, and the rest are oranges. How many oranges are in the basket?
A
6 oranges
B
8 oranges
C
4 oranges
D
10 oranges
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Correct Answer:
6 oranges
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Apples: 1/2 of 24 = 12. Bananas: 1/4 of 24 = 6. Apples + Bananas = 18. Oranges = 24 - 18 = 6 oranges.
18
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
If you have 1/2 of a small mini-pizza and your friend has 1/2 of a giant family pizza, do both of you have the same amount of pizza? Explain.
A
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
B
Yes, because 1/2 is always equal to 1/2
C
Yes, all pizzas have equal mass
D
No, because pizzas cannot be halved
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Correct Answer:
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The value of a fraction depends on the size of the whole it refers to.
19
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Why is 2/4 of a chocolate bar exactly equal to 1/2 of the same chocolate bar?
A
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
B
Because 2 + 4 = 6
C
Because chocolate bars are rectangles
D
Only when the chocolate is melted
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Both fractions represent half of the total area.
20
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A student claims: '1/8 is bigger than 1/4 because 8 is bigger than 4.' Why is this claim incorrect?
A
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
B
1/8 and 1/4 are equal
C
1/8 is an improper fraction
D
Denominators cannot be compared
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Dividing a pizza into 8 slices yields smaller slices than dividing the same pizza into 4 slices.
21
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
Leo cuts a circle into 3 pieces of different sizes and says: 'Each piece is 1/3 of the circle.' What is Leo's mistake?
A
Fractions only represent EQUAL parts; if the pieces are different sizes, they are not thirds
B
Circles cannot be divided into 3 pieces
C
Each piece is 1/4
D
Leo is correct
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Fractions only represent EQUAL parts; if the pieces are different sizes, they are not thirds
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Fractions strictly require equal partitioning of the whole.
22
Fill in the Blanks
Medium
1 Mark
Find the missing fraction: 2/7 + [ ? ] = 7/7 (one whole)
A
5/7
B
4/7
C
6/7
D
3/7
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5/7
Step-by-Step Explanation:
7/7 - 2/7 = 5/7.
23
Fill in the Blanks
Medium
1 Mark
Complete the equivalent fraction: 1/3 = [ ? ] / 9
A
3
B
2
C
6
D
4
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
3
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Multiply numerator and denominator by 3: 1 × 3 = 3, so 1/3 = 3/9.
24
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
In a classroom of 30 students, 2/3 of the students walk to school. How many students walk to school?
A
20 students
B
15 students
C
10 students
D
25 students
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Correct Answer:
20 students
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1/3 of 30 = 10. 2/3 of 30 = 10 × 2 = 20 students.
25
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A baker bakes 20 cookies. If children eat 1/4 of the cookies at recess, how many cookies did they eat?
A
5 cookies
B
4 cookies
C
6 cookies
D
8 cookies
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5 cookies
Step-by-Step Explanation:
20 ÷ 4 = 5 cookies.
26
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
At the Art Studio Color Pastels, an organizer shares 32 items equally among 4 workshop tables. What fraction of the total items does each table receive?
A
1/4
B
4/1
C
1/2
D
1/10
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
1/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Each table receives 1 part out of 4 equal parts = 1/4.
27
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction is larger: 3/7 or 5/7?
A
5/7
B
3/7
C
Both are equal
D
1/7
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5/7
Step-by-Step Explanation:
When denominators are the same, the larger numerator represents the greater fraction: 5/7 > 3/7.
28
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction is EQUIVALENT to 1/2?
A
2/4
B
2/5
C
1/3
D
3/8
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
2/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1/2 = 2/4 (multiplying top and bottom by 2).
29
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Calculate 1/4 of 32 items:
A
8
B
7
C
10
D
16
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
32 ÷ 4 = 8.
30
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction represents three parts shaded out of 4 equal parts?
A
3/4
B
4/3
C
1/4
D
3/1
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
3/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Numerator is 3 (shaded parts), denominator is 4 (total parts): 3/4.
31
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Three friends share a 36-piece puzzle. Alex completes 1/3 of it, Bella completes 1/4 of it, and Charlie completes the remainder. How many pieces did Charlie complete?
A
15 pieces
B
12 pieces
C
18 pieces
D
9 pieces
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
15 pieces
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Alex: 36 ÷ 3 = 12. Bella: 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Alex + Bella = 21 pieces. Charlie: 36 - 21 = 15 pieces.
32
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
A fruit basket contains 24 fruits: 1/2 are apples, 1/4 are bananas, and the rest are oranges. How many oranges are in the basket?
A
6 oranges
B
8 oranges
C
4 oranges
D
10 oranges
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
6 oranges
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Apples: 1/2 of 24 = 12. Bananas: 1/4 of 24 = 6. Apples + Bananas = 18. Oranges = 24 - 18 = 6 oranges.
33
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
If you have 1/2 of a small mini-pizza and your friend has 1/2 of a giant family pizza, do both of you have the same amount of pizza? Explain.
A
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
B
Yes, because 1/2 is always equal to 1/2
C
Yes, all pizzas have equal mass
D
No, because pizzas cannot be halved
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The value of a fraction depends on the size of the whole it refers to.
34
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Why is 2/4 of a chocolate bar exactly equal to 1/2 of the same chocolate bar?
A
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
B
Because 2 + 4 = 6
C
Because chocolate bars are rectangles
D
Only when the chocolate is melted
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Both fractions represent half of the total area.
35
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A student claims: '1/8 is bigger than 1/4 because 8 is bigger than 4.' Why is this claim incorrect?
A
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
B
1/8 and 1/4 are equal
C
1/8 is an improper fraction
D
Denominators cannot be compared
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Dividing a pizza into 8 slices yields smaller slices than dividing the same pizza into 4 slices.
36
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
Leo cuts a circle into 3 pieces of different sizes and says: 'Each piece is 1/3 of the circle.' What is Leo's mistake?
A
Fractions only represent EQUAL parts; if the pieces are different sizes, they are not thirds
B
Circles cannot be divided into 3 pieces
C
Each piece is 1/4
D
Leo is correct
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Fractions only represent EQUAL parts; if the pieces are different sizes, they are not thirds
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Fractions strictly require equal partitioning of the whole.
37
Fill in the Blanks
Medium
1 Mark
Find the missing fraction: 2/7 + [ ? ] = 7/7 (one whole)
A
5/7
B
4/7
C
6/7
D
3/7
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5/7
Step-by-Step Explanation:
7/7 - 2/7 = 5/7.
38
Fill in the Blanks
Medium
1 Mark
Complete the equivalent fraction: 1/3 = [ ? ] / 9
A
3
B
2
C
6
D
4
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
3
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Multiply numerator and denominator by 3: 1 × 3 = 3, so 1/3 = 3/9.
39
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
In a classroom of 30 students, 2/3 of the students walk to school. How many students walk to school?
A
20 students
B
15 students
C
10 students
D
25 students
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
20 students
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1/3 of 30 = 10. 2/3 of 30 = 10 × 2 = 20 students.
40
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A baker bakes 20 cookies. If children eat 1/4 of the cookies at recess, how many cookies did they eat?
A
5 cookies
B
4 cookies
C
6 cookies
D
8 cookies
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5 cookies
Step-by-Step Explanation:
20 ÷ 4 = 5 cookies.
41
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
At the Science Lab Specimen Trays, an organizer shares 40 items equally among 5 workshop tables. What fraction of the total items does each table receive?
A
1/5
B
5/1
C
1/2
D
1/10
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
1/5
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Each table receives 1 part out of 5 equal parts = 1/5.
42
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction is larger: 3/7 or 5/7?
A
5/7
B
3/7
C
Both are equal
D
1/7
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
5/7
Step-by-Step Explanation:
When denominators are the same, the larger numerator represents the greater fraction: 5/7 > 3/7.
43
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction is EQUIVALENT to 1/2?
A
2/4
B
2/5
C
1/3
D
3/8
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
2/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1/2 = 2/4 (multiplying top and bottom by 2).
44
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Calculate 1/5 of 40 items:
A
8
B
7
C
10
D
16
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
40 ÷ 5 = 8.
45
Multiple Choice
Easy
1 Mark
Which fraction represents three parts shaded out of 4 equal parts?
A
3/4
B
4/3
C
1/4
D
3/1
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
3/4
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Numerator is 3 (shaded parts), denominator is 4 (total parts): 3/4.
46
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Three friends share a 36-piece puzzle. Alex completes 1/3 of it, Bella completes 1/4 of it, and Charlie completes the remainder. How many pieces did Charlie complete?
A
15 pieces
B
12 pieces
C
18 pieces
D
9 pieces
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
15 pieces
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Alex: 36 ÷ 3 = 12. Bella: 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Alex + Bella = 21 pieces. Charlie: 36 - 21 = 15 pieces.
47
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
A fruit basket contains 24 fruits: 1/2 are apples, 1/4 are bananas, and the rest are oranges. How many oranges are in the basket?
A
6 oranges
B
8 oranges
C
4 oranges
D
10 oranges
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
6 oranges
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Apples: 1/2 of 24 = 12. Bananas: 1/4 of 24 = 6. Apples + Bananas = 18. Oranges = 24 - 18 = 6 oranges.
48
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
If you have 1/2 of a small mini-pizza and your friend has 1/2 of a giant family pizza, do both of you have the same amount of pizza? Explain.
A
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
B
Yes, because 1/2 is always equal to 1/2
C
Yes, all pizzas have equal mass
D
No, because pizzas cannot be halved
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
No, because the wholes are different sizes; half of a larger whole is greater than half of a smaller whole
Step-by-Step Explanation:
The value of a fraction depends on the size of the whole it refers to.
49
Short Answer
Hard
2 Marks
Why is 2/4 of a chocolate bar exactly equal to 1/2 of the same chocolate bar?
A
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
B
Because 2 + 4 = 6
C
Because chocolate bars are rectangles
D
Only when the chocolate is melted
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
Because 2 out of 4 equal parts covers the exact same area and amount as 1 out of 2 equal parts
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Both fractions represent half of the total area.
50
Short Answer
Medium
1 Mark
A student claims: '1/8 is bigger than 1/4 because 8 is bigger than 4.' Why is this claim incorrect?
A
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
B
1/8 and 1/4 are equal
C
1/8 is an improper fraction
D
Denominators cannot be compared
💡 Click to View Correct Answer & Explanation ▼
Correct Answer:
As the denominator gets larger, the whole is divided into more pieces, making each piece SMALLER; 1/4 is bigger than 1/8
Step-by-Step Explanation:
Dividing a pizza into 8 slices yields smaller slices than dividing the same pizza into 4 slices.