CLASS-4
INTRODUCTION OF FRACTION
FRACTIONS -
A fraction names one or more equal parts of a whole.
There are 8 equal parts. 3 parts are shaded.
There are 8 equal parts. 3 parts are shaded.
3
------ of the rectangular is green colored.
8
5
------ of the rectangular is not colored.
8
3
------ ------> 3 is numerator and 8 is denominator, and
8
Read as three-eighths or three out of eight.
5
------ -------> 5 is numerator and 8 is denominator
8
Read as five-eighths or five out of eight.
A fraction may also represent a part of a group.
There are some important examples are given below for your understanding -
1
------ Read as one-twos
2
or one out of two.
3
------ Read as three-sixes or three out of six.
6
4
------ Read as four-twelves or four out of twelve.
12
5
------ Read as five-nines or five out of nine.
9
10
------ Read as ten-tens or ten out of ten.
10