Reading and Understanding Fractions

The video tutorial introduces fractions, explaining that they consist of a numerator and a denominator. It teaches how to read fractions by focusing on the denominator, which changes the way fractions are pronounced. The tutorial covers denominators from two to ten, and then explains how to read fractions with denominators eleven and beyond by adding the suffix 'ths'. The video includes practice exercises to reinforce learning and concludes with an invitation to explore more educational content on the Smile and Learn platform.

What is the term for the number above the line in a fraction?

• Numerator

• Divider

• Denominator

• Fraction

How would you read the fraction 1/2?

• One second

• One half

• One two

• One quarter

If the denominator is 3, how do you read the fraction 2/3?

• Two thirds

• Two quarters

• Two halves

• Two fifths

What is the correct way to read the fraction 3/4?

• Three thirds

• Three fourths

• Three quarters

• Three halves

How do you read a fraction with a denominator of 5?

• Fifths

• Fives

• Fiftieths

• Fifth

What suffix is added to denominators 11 and above?

• -ies

• -es

• -s

• -ths

How would you read the fraction 7/21?

• Seven twenty-ones

• Seven twenty-firsts

• Seven twelfths

• Seven twenty

What is the correct way to read the fraction 20/32?

• Twenty thirty-seconds

• Twenty thirty-twos

• Twenty thirds

• Twenty halves

How do you read the fraction 4/5?

• Four fifths

• Four fives

• Four fifth

• Four fiftieths

What is the correct way to read the fraction 8/12?

• Eight twelfths

• Eight twelves

• Eight twos

• Eight tenths