Fractions: Halves and Quarters
Understand halves (½) and quarters (¼) as equal parts of a whole or a collection.
What You Need to Know
Key Concept Diagram
A half divides a whole into 2 equal parts; each part is written as ½.
A quarter divides a whole into 4 equal parts; each part is written as ¼.
Two quarters equal one half: ¼ + ¼ = ½.
Fractions of collections: ½ of 12 = 6 (share equally into 2 groups).
Key Vocabulary
fraction
A number that represents part of a whole or part of a group.
numerator
The top number in a fraction; shows how many parts are taken.
denominator
The bottom number in a fraction; shows the total equal parts.
equal parts
Parts that are exactly the same size.
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. You eat 1 slice. What fraction have you eaten?
Question 2
What is ½ of 16?
Question 3
How many quarters make one half?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●A half divides a whole into 2 equal parts; each part is written as ½.
- ●A quarter divides a whole into 4 equal parts; each part is written as ¼.
- ●Two quarters equal one half: ¼ + ¼ = ½.
- ●Fractions of collections: ½ of 12 = 6 (share equally into 2 groups).