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DIY Maths: Understanding fractions

UNDERSTANDING FRACTIONS

In this module, you can study what fractions are and some words associated with fractions.

 

The above video explains what a fraction is and where to find the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

 

Did you know?

Fractions can be larger than 1.

The fraction "3/4" can mean "3 out of 4 equal parts of a whole".  It can also mean "3 divided by 4".

If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts where one part is shaded and three parts are not shaded, then the shaded part is 1/4.


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