Introduction to Fractions

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Explanation of fractions with a pizza divided into eight slices, illustrating one-eighth and three-eighths fractions.Explanation of fractions with numerators and denominators, showing a pizza divided into eight equal parts.Understanding fractions with examples, showing 4 out of 9 coloured parts in a circle and an unequally divided rectangle.Applying fractions to real-world examples, including finding 3/4 of 20 cm using a ruler and 5/6 of 2 hours using a clock.Splitting £50 using fractions: the calculation shows it is divided into 10 parts, 1 part = £5, your share = 3 parts, total = £15.

🛎️ What is a Fraction?

  • A fraction shows part of a whole.
  • For example, if a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you take 3, the fraction is 3/8.

🛎️ Parts of a Fraction (Example: 3/8)

  • The numerator (3) shows how many parts are taken.
  • The denominator (8) shows how many equal parts the whole is split into.

🛎️ Exam Rule: Equal Parts

  • Fractions only work when the whole is divided into equal parts.
  • If the parts are not equal, you cannot write a correct fraction.

🛎️ Finding a Fraction of an Amount

  • First divide by the denominator (4) to find one part: 20 ÷ 4 = 5.
  • Then multiply by the numerator (3) to find the required parts: 5 × 3 = 15.
  • So, 3/4 of 20 = 15.

🛎️ Finding Missing Fractions

  • The parts of a whole must add up to 1.
  • To find a missing fraction, subtract the known fractions from 1.

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