Fractions for Everyone: Understand & Master!

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Fractions for Everyone: Understand & Master!

What do you already know about fractions?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify, add, subtract, compare, and order fractions with confidence.

What is a Fraction?

A fraction shows a part of a whole. For example, 1/2 means one out of two equal parts.

Identifying Fractions

We write fractions as two numbers. The top number (numerator) is the parts we have. The bottom number (denominator) is the total number of equal parts.

Adding Fractions

Add fractions with the same denominator by adding the numerators. Example: 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

Subtracting Fractions

To subtract fractions with the same bottom numbers, subtract the numerators. Example: 3/5 - 2/5 = 1/5.

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Fractions with the same denominators are compared by looking at the numerators. Example: 2/7 is less than 5/7.

Ordering

List fractions with the same denominators in order by their numerators. Start from the smallest numerator to the largest.

Comparing

Let’s Practise!

Can you solve these? 1. Circle the larger fraction: 1/3 or 2/3 2. What is 2/6 + 1/6? 3. Put in order: 3/5, 1/5, 4/5

Reflection

Think: What helped you understand fractions today? Share one thing you found interesting!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.