BPJ More Fractions/Fractions of a Set

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

One-fourth means one part out of four equal parts. It is written as 1/4.

To find a fraction of a set, multiply the total number of items by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

3 is 1/4 of 12 because 3 out of 12 equals 1/4.

2 out of 10 apples are red, which is 2/10 or simplified to 1/5.

One-sixth means one part out of six equal parts, written as 1/6.

6 out of 8 slices are left, which is 6/8 or simplified to 3/4.

4 out of 16 cupcakes are pink, which is 4/16 or simplified to 1/4.