Fraction Models

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.

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have 1 of those parts.

3/4 of the shape is shaded.

1/8 of the shape is shaded.

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

3/4 + 1/4 = 4/4, which equals 1 whole.

If a cake is cut into 3 equal parts, 1/3 means you have 1 of those parts.