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| Many times in
every day life, we find problems that must be solved by working with
fractions. That is, we can only solve them if we add,
subtract, multiply, or divide fractions. |
Let's look at some examples where
fractions are used in every day life.
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" I use
fractions to measure. Here I am cutting a piece of wood to
measure 12½ inches long." |
| " I use
fractions to measure how high I jumped. Here I jumped 3¼
feet!" |
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" I use
fractions to measure ingredients when I bake. Here I need 2¾
cups of flour to make cookies." |
| " I use
fractions to measure distances on a map. The scale tells me
the ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance. I am
going 4½ inches on this map. The scale says that is 450
miles!" |
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" I use fractions to measure fabric.
I buy fabric by the yard or ½ or ¼ yards. To make a dress, I
need 2½ yards of fabric." |
I bet you can think of more
examples in your everyday life.
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