Identify the Fraction: Converting a 8-Part Circle Diagram

The goal is to determine the fraction represented by the shaded portions of a circle. To do this, follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Count the total number of equal sections within the circle. In this diagram, the circle is divided into eight equal parts.
• Step 2: Count the number of sections that are shaded. There are five parts that are shaded.
• Step 3: Write the fraction as the number of shaded parts out of the total number of parts. Hence, the fraction is $\frac{5}{8}$.

In conclusion, the fraction corresponding to the shaded sections is $\frac{5}{8}$.