Welcome! Today we'll learn about fractions. A fraction represents a part of a whole.
It shows how many equal parts we have out of the total number of parts.
Here we see a circle divided into 4 equal parts, with 3 parts highlighted.
This gives us the fraction three-fourths.
Now let's identify the parts of a fraction. Every fraction has two main parts.
The numerator is the top number, which tells us how many parts we have.
The denominator is the bottom number, which tells us the total number of equal parts.
The horizontal line between them is called the fraction bar, and it means division.
Now let's see fractions in action with visual examples.
Here we have a rectangle divided into 6 equal parts, with 2 parts shaded.
This represents the fraction two-sixths.
We can also show the same fraction using a circle divided into 6 equal slices,
with 2 slices highlighted. Both shapes represent the same fraction: two-sixths.
There are different types of fractions we should know about.
A proper fraction has a numerator that is smaller than the denominator, like three-fifths.
An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, like seven-fourths.
A mixed number combines a whole number with a proper fraction, like one and three-fourths.
Understanding these types helps us work with fractions more effectively.
Fractions are everywhere in our daily lives!
When cooking, we use fractions like half a cup of flour.
In telling time, fifteen minutes is one-fourth of an hour.
When dealing with money, seventy-five cents is three-fourths of a dollar.
Even in sports, we talk about fractions of the game completed.
Understanding fractions helps us navigate many real-world situations with confidence.