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A fraction is written with two numbers arranged one over the
Math Insight
other and separated by a horizontal line. The number above The line that separates

the line is called the numerator and the number below the line the numerator and
is called the denominator of the fraction. denominator in the
fraction is called 'fraction
bar' or 'vinculum'.
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For examples: (a) In , numerator = 5, denominator = 7
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(b) In 6 , numerator = 6, denominator = 11
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Think Tank Logical Thinking
In the word 'MATHEMATICS', what fraction of letters are vowels?

Example: Write the fraction for the shaded parts.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Solution:

Number of shaded parts 2 Number of shaded parts 1
(a) = (b) =
Total number of equal parts 6 Total number of equal parts 2

(c) Number of shaded parts = 5 (d) Number of shaded parts = 3
Total number of equal parts 8 Total number of equal parts 4

Fast Check Critical Thinking
1. What fraction of the given triangle represents the shaded parts?

2. What fraction of the given triangle represents the unshaded parts?

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Social Emotional Learning
Sweety: Let’s eat some pizza slices.
Titu: Ok! I usually eat 8 slices. I am on a diet now. I will eat
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only of it.
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Sweety: Ha ha ha!

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