Fractions are a maths topic that is very relevant to everyday life. We use our
knowledge of fractions to solve problems and make decisions all the time.
Use mathematical language to talk about fractions.
Here are some maths language terms that are imporant to know:
Fraction – any part of a whole, a group or a number.
Numerator – showing the number of parts of the whole.
Denominator – the number of parts the whole is divided into.
Proper fraction – numerator is less than the denominator.
Improper fraction – numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Equivalent fraction – fractions that have the same value or amount.
Mixed numbers – a whole number and a fraction.
Some fun fraction links:
Fraction Splat
Fractone
Fraction Ice Cream Shop
Fraction Monkeys
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