Understanding Numerators and Denominators
A Grade 1 math worksheet to help students identify and understand numerators and denominators in fractions.
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Understanding Numerators and Denominators
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, the numerator tells us how many parts are chosen, and the denominator tells us the total number of equal parts.
1. In the fraction 1/2, the number 1 is the , and the number 2 is the .
2. The tells us how many total equal parts there are.
3. The tells us how many parts we are looking at or choosing.
4. Draw a circle and divide it into 4 equal parts. Shade 1 part. Write the fraction and label the numerator and denominator.
5. Which number is the numerator in the fraction 3/4?
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6. Look at the fraction bar below. What fraction does it show? Write the fraction and identify the numerator and denominator.
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