Fraction Fundamentals

Understanding Fractions

• A fraction consists of two parts: the numerator and the denominator, separated by a slash.
• The numerator represents the number of parts being considered, showcasing how many sections of the whole are present.
• The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

Specific Fraction Examples

• In the fraction 3/5:
  • The numerator is 3, representing three parts.
  • The denominator is 5, expressing that the whole is divided into five equal parts.
• In the fraction 4/7:
  • The numerator is 4, indicating four parts of a whole divided into seven equal parts.
• In the fraction 1/2:
  • The numerator is 1, representing one part.
  • The denominator is 2, signifying the whole is divided into two equal sections.

Special Case Fractions

• The fraction 3/3 signifies a whole because the numerator and denominator are equal, equating to one or 100% of the whole.