Fractions

A fraction is an equal part of a whole. It is made up of fraction families

The numerator is the top number. It tells us how many parts we have.

The denominator is the bottom number. It tells us how many parts the whole is divided into.

Halves which is represented as 1/2, this means one out of two equal parts.

Fourths or Quarters which is represented as 1/4, this means one out of four equal parts.

Eighths which is represented as 1/8, this means one out of eight equal parts.

Remember: Each part is an equal part of the whole.

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• A whole can be divided into equal and unequal parts.

• A fraction is an equal part of a whole.

• It is made up of a numerator and denominator.

• The numerator tells us how many parts we have.

• The denominator tells us how many parts the whole is divided into.

• The names of the Fraction Families are: halves, fourths or quarters, eighths.