Skip to main content
UploadLanguage (EN)Support
BusinessMobileSocial MediaMarketingTechnologyArt & PhotosCareerDesignEducationPresentations & Public SpeakingGovernment & NonprofitHealthcareInternetLawLeadership & ManagementAutomotiveEngineeringSoftwareRecruiting & HRRetailSalesServicesScienceSmall Business & EntrepreneurshipFoodEnvironmentEconomy & FinanceData & AnalyticsInvestor RelationsSportsSpiritualNews & PoliticsTravelSelf ImprovementReal EstateEntertainment & HumorHealth & MedicineDevices & HardwareLifestyle
Uploaded byangelwatler
PPT, PDF4,039 views

Intoduction to fractions

This document introduces fractions, including their key parts and types. It explains that fractions represent a part of a whole, with the numerator representing the parts and the denominator representing the whole. The three types of fractions are proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to interpret a fraction in terms of parts of a whole, such as pieces of a pie or cake.

Downloaded 46 times
Intoduction to Fractions
What are FRACTIONS?  Fractions are a part of the whole  We use fractions all the time.  Have you ever used a steel tape or a ruler?  Inches are divided into parts  Have you ever used a measuring cup?  Cups are divided into parts
Parts of fractions 1 Numerator 4 Denominator  The top number is the numerator.  The bottom number is the denominator.
Types of fractions  Proper fractions – the top number (numerator) is SMALLER than the bottom number (denominator). THIS IS THE PROPER FORM FOR AN ANSWER.  Improper fractions – the top number is LARGER than the bottom number.  Mixed numbers – a whole number and a fraction. 1 2 3 2 1 4 2
Quick Review  What are Fractions?  Part of the whole  The Top number is the _____________.  Numerator  The Bottom number is the ____________.  Denominator  What are the 3 types of fractions?  Proper Improper Mixed Numbers
Think of a fraction as a pie 3 4 Pretend that you ate 3 pieces of a pie that was cut into 4 pieces 3 pieces that you ate The pie was cut into 4 pieces In fractions the bottom number (denominator) always refers to how many pieces something has been cut into. The top number (numerator) always refers to how many pieces you have
 Into how many pieces has this cake been cut?  How many pieces did Bob eat? 1 4
 Into how many pieces has this cake been cut? 3  How many pieces did Bob eat? 8
7 15  Into how many pieces did Bob cut the cake?  How many pieces of the cake did Bob eat? Therefore Bob ate 7/15 of the cake!
7 15  Into how many pieces did Bob cut the cake?  How many pieces of the cake did Bob eat? Therefore Bob ate 7/15 of the cake!