Understanding Denominators
A Grade 3 math worksheet focusing on understanding the denominator as the total number of equal parts in a whole.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember, the denominator tells you the total number of equal parts in a whole.
1. In a fraction, the bottom number is called the .
2. The denominator tells us the total number of parts a whole is divided into.
3. If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices, the denominator would be .
4. Look at the fraction bar below. What is the denominator?
The denominator is:
5. What is the denominator in the fraction 3/4?
The denominator is:
6. Which fraction has a denominator of 6?
1/2
6/10
3/6
6/1
7. If you divide a sandwich into 4 equal pieces, what is the denominator?
1
4
2
8
8. Draw a rectangle and divide it into 3 equal parts. Shade 1 part. What is the denominator of the fraction you drew?
The denominator is: