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Mathematics
Grade 4 ‱ February 4, 2025
can you please help me understand fractions

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Student Answer
February 9, 2025
Hello PoutineSigma7516
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A fraction is a portion of a whole. Also, a fraction is made up by a numerator and denominator. A numerator is the portion and the denominator is the whole. For example, 5/8,3/4,6/10, etc.
Here is a link to help you: https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/fr/eleves/bv/mathematiques/les-fractions-primaire-m1724
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Student Answer
February 4, 2025
Hi PoutineSigma7516 😁
Thanks for your question!

A fraction often represents a part of a whole or a part of a set. A fraction is always made up of a numerator and a denominator.
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The denominator is the number below the fraction bar (line). It represents the number of equal parts into which the whole has been separated.
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The numerator is the number above the fraction bar (line). It represents the number of equal parts being used.
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I'll leave you a concept sheet here to review.
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Alloprof Answer
February 4, 2025
Thank you for your question!

Fractions represent a whole or part of a set. They are expressed as the division of two numbers: a numerator (the one on top) and a denominator (the one below):
fraction=numeratordenominator fraction = \frac{numerator}{denominator}
Fractions are just divisions; one can divide two numbers and get the exact same result as one would by placing those two numbers in a fraction:
32=3Ă·2=1.5 \frac{3}{2} = 3Ă·2 = 1.5

This Alloprof webpage explains fractions in greater detail:
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