Fractions

Fraction of a collection: Fractions also represent parts of a set or collection. 

For example, 

There are total of 5 children.

3 out of 5 are girls. So, the fraction of girls is three-fifths ( 3⁄5 ).

2 out of 5 are boys. So, the fraction of boys is two-fifths ( 2⁄5 ).

A fraction has two parts. The number on the top of the line is called the numerator. It tells how many equal parts of the whole or collection are taken. The number below the line is called the denominator. It shows the total divisible number of equal parts the whole into or the total number of equal parts which are there in a collection.