Writing Fractions with Numerators Other Than One

The video tutorial explains how to write fractions with numerators other than one by examining shapes divided into equal parts. It covers the concepts of numerators and denominators, using examples with shapes divided into eighths and fourths. The tutorial demonstrates how to count and write fractions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the total number of parts and the number of shaded parts.

What is the role of the numerator in a fraction?

• It indicates the parts we are considering.

• It is the line separating the two numbers.

• It represents the total number of parts.

• It is always greater than the denominator.

If a shape is divided into eight equal parts and three are shaded, how would you write the fraction?

• 3/8

• 8/3

• 1/3

• 3/5

How can you express the fraction 3/8 in words?

• Three over eight

• Eight under three

• Eight over three

• Three under eight

In a shape divided into four equal parts, if three parts are shaded, what is the fraction?

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 4/3

• 3/1

What is the denominator when a shape is divided into four equal parts?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2