Having Fun with Fractions

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Aaron's homework last time involved identifying fractions around our house. He had fun with the assignment and sent these pictures to his teacher:


This is 4/10 (or 2/5) of a pot of coffee.




1/5 of the people are not wearing helmets.




3/5 of the bikes have people on them.




One whole pair (2/2) of identical twins.


 

1/2 of a pair of identical twins.

The twins' pictures are my favorite. I think we should have dressed them in matching outfits.

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