Fractions

A fraction has two parts. The number above the line is called the....

• denominator

• numerator

• product

• quotient

Which fraction is improper ?

• 3/4

• 5/9

• 4/4

• 1/3

Answer explanation

Fractions in which the numerator is more than or equal to the denominator are called improper fractions.

Fractions represent equal parts of a whole or a collection. 

Fraction of a whole: When we divide a whole into equal parts, each part is a fraction of the whole. 

Draw a picture showing representing a fraction of a whole

Fraction Notation (how do you write a fraction)

• The numerator is the number above the line.

• Both are correct.

• The denominator is the number below the line.

Answer explanation

A fraction has two parts. The number on the top of the line is called the numerator. It tells how many equal parts of the whole or collection are taken.  The number below the line is called the denominator.  It shows the total divisible number of equal parts the whole into or the total number of equal parts which are there in a collection. 

Identify the unit fraction.

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 10/3

• 5/5

Answer explanation

Fractions with numerator 1 are called unit fractions.