Question

partition into fourths.
shade \\(\frac{3}{4}\\).

partition into fifths.
shade \\(\frac{3}{5}\\).

Explanation:

Partition the first shape

To represent fourths, divide the square into 4 equal parts.

Shade the first shape

Shade 3 out of the 4 equal parts to represent \(\frac{3}{4}\).

Partition the second shape

To represent fifths, divide the square into 5 equal parts.

Shade the second shape

Shade 3 out of the 5 equal parts to represent \(\frac{3}{5}\).

Answer:

Question 1

• Partition: Divide the square into 4 equal parts (fourths).
• Shade: Fill in 3 of those parts to represent \(\frac{3}{4}\).

Question 2

• Partition: Divide the square into 5 equal parts (fifths).
• Shade: Fill in 3 of those parts to represent \(\frac{3}{5}\).