Visualize Fractions

Read this section which offers some useful ways to visualize fractions to help you understand the ideas they can represent. Complete the practice questions and check your answers.

Exercises

EXAMPLE 4.1

Name the fraction of the shape that is shaded in each of the figures.

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Name the fraction of the shape that is shaded in each figure:

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Name the fraction of the shape that is shaded in each figure:

EXAMPLE 4.2

Shade $\frac{3}{4}$ of the circle.

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Shade $\frac{6}{8}$ of the circle.

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Shade $\frac{2}{5}$ of the rectangle.