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 A fraction is a number that represents a part or parts of a whole.
 In a fraction, the number written above the horizontal line is called the numerator. It
shows how many parts of a whole are taken to form a fraction.

 In a fraction, the number written below the horizontal line is called the denominator. It
shows into how many equal parts the whole is divided.

Learning LOGS

1. Observe the figures and find the fraction representing the:

a. b. c.

red parts = ____ blue parts = ____ unshaded parts = ___

2. Colour the following figures to show the given fractions:

2 2 5
a. b. c.
5 3 12

3. Circle the fraction represented by the coloured parts:

a. b. c.

2 , 1 , 3 3 , 1 , 2 3 , 4 , 8

5 5 5 4 4 4 20 20 15

4. How many of the following fractions will make one whole? (One has been done for
you.)

1 1 1
a. Three b. c.
3 2 4
1 1 1
d. e. f.
9 5 8

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