Fractions Flash Cards

Learn fraction terms with their definitions.

Free fractions flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Fractions Terms and Definitions

NUMERATOR
Top number in a fraction
DENOMINATOR
Bottom number in a fraction
IMPROPER
Fraction where the top is larger than the bottom
MIXED NUMBER
Whole number combined with a fraction
EQUIVALENT
Fractions that represent the same value
SIMPLIFY
Reduce a fraction to its lowest terms
RECIPROCAL
Fraction flipped upside down
COMMON
Shared denominator between two fractions
DECIMAL
Fraction written using a dot and place value
PERCENT
Fraction expressed as parts per hundred

About Fractions

Fractions represent parts of a whole and are a fundamental concept in mathematics. These flash cards help students understand fraction vocabulary, from basic terms like numerator and denominator to operations like simplifying and converting.

Fractions Vocabulary

These flash cards pair fraction terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn terms like NUMERATOR (the top number in a fraction), DENOMINATOR (the bottom number), and IMPROPER (a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator).

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

After studying with these flash cards, give students fraction manipulatives (paper strips or fraction circles) and have them create visual representations of each term. This hands-on activity makes abstract fraction concepts tangible and memorable.

Printable Fractions Flash Cards

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