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can you please help me understand fractions

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      avatarScorpionIota9750teacher check
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      Hello PoutineSigma7516

      Thank you for using la zone d’entraide!

      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

      Good luck!

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        avatarMélissa Steacher check
        Team Alloprof • 1mo.

        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.

        https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/en/students/vl/mathematics/comparing-and-ordering-fractions-m1611


        Write to us if you have any further questions. 😊

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          avatarLouis-Philippe Bteacher check
          Team Alloprof • 1mo.

          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):

          $$ fraction = \frac{numerator}{denominator} $$

          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:

          $$ \frac{3}{2} = 3÷2 = 1.5 $$


          This Alloprof webpage explains fractions in greater detail:

          https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/en/students/vl/mathematics/fractions-elementary-m1724


          Hope this helps!

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