Elementary Test Prep Math 4 (Grade 3) fractions

Fractions
Lesson
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A fraction shows a part of a whole. The numerator represents the part, and the denominator represents the whole.

                               3 numerator
                               4 denominator

The top number is the numerator. It names the shaded parts.

The bottom number is the denominator. It shows the total parts.

Numerator - 1 of the sections is shaded blue.

Denominator - 4 sections in all

Fractions can also show a part of a group or part of a set.

4 is the numerator and stands for the number of tall mushrooms.

10 is the denominator and stands for the number of total mushrooms.

   3 is the numerator and stands for
      the number of sitting bears.

   5 is the denominator and stands
      for the number of total bears.

3 is the numerator and stands for
the number of red books.

4 is the denominator and stands for
the number of total books.

                                  Remember: A fraction shows a part of a whole.
                                                       The numerator represents the part, and the
                                                        denominator represents the whole.

Click on the apple for practice.

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