Lesson 8: Fractions - 1 - Let's learn about parts of a whole!
For Grade 4 Students (Ages 9-10) - Let's learn about basic fractions and identify them!
What we will learn today:
In this lesson, you will learn to:
- Understand what **fractions** are.
- Identify the **numerator** and **denominator**.
- Represent fractions using **diagrams**.
- Compare **simple fractions**.
What are Fractions?
A fraction represents a part of a whole. When something is divided into equal parts, a fraction tells us how many of those parts we are talking about.
Example:
If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices, and you eat 3 slices, you have eaten $3/8$ of the pizza.
In $3/8$, 3 is the **numerator** (how many parts we have) and 8 is the **denominator** (total equal parts).
Activity 1: Identify Numerator and Denominator!
For the given fraction, enter the numerator and denominator.
Numerator:
Denominator:
Activity 2: Compare Fractions!
Compare the fractions using >, <, or =.
Exercises: Identify and Compare Fractions
1. What fraction is shaded?
2. What fraction is shaded?
3. Compare: $1/2$ $1/4$
4. Compare: $3/5$ $2/5$
Word Problems: Solve using Fractions
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A cake is cut into 6 equal slices. If you eat 2 slices, what fraction of the cake did you eat?
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There are 10 fruits in a basket. If 3 are apples, what fraction of the fruits are apples?