Convert Circle Sectors to Fraction Words: Reading 5/8 Visually

Question

Write the fraction shown in the picture, in words:

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Count the total sections
The circle is divided into 8 equal sections.
Step 2: Count the shaded sections
There are 6 shaded sections in the diagram.
Step 3: Formulate the fraction
The fraction of the shaded area is 68\frac{6}{8}.
Step 4: Express in words
The fraction 68\frac{6}{8} in words is "six eighths".

Therefore, the solution to the problem is "six eighths".

Answer

Six eighths