Fractions

When one whole unit is divided

When one whole unit is divided into equal parts, each part is called a fractional unit. Examples include 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, etc. These are also calle

Fractions represent how many equal parts

Fractions represent how many equal parts of a whole we have. In 3/4, we have 3 parts out of 4 equal parts. The numerator (3) tells us how many parts w

Mixed fractions contain both a whole

Mixed fractions contain both a whole number part and a fractional part. For example, 2 2/3 means 2 whole units plus 2/3 of another unit. Any fraction

Fractions that represent the same value

Fractions that represent the same value but are written differently are called equivalent fractions. For example, 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6. They can be found b

To compare fractions

To compare fractions, convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, then compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numera