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Fractions

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Fractions

Fractions are used to show one number being divided by another number. Equivalent fractions are fractions which look different but represent exactly the same amount.

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Fractions

  • Fractions are particularly helpful when dividing one number by another does not give a whole number.
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Numerator and denominator

  • The number on the top line of a fraction is called the numerator.
  • The number on the bottom line of a fraction is called the denominator.
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Equivalent fractions

  • Equivalent fractions contain different numbers but represent the same amount.
  • To make an equivalent fraction, we must multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same amount.

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1Number

1.1Place Value

1.2Factors & Multiples

1.3Operations

1.4Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.5Growth & Decay

1.6Measurements & Units

1.7Accuracy

2Algebra

3Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change

4Geometry & Measures

5Probability

6Statistics

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