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6. Write the numerator (n) and denominator (d) for the following fractions.

a. 5 , N = ____ , D = ____ b. 4 , N = ____ , D = ____ c. 2 , N = ____ , D = ____
8 7 7

7. Complete the table.

numerator denominator Fraction

a. 5 9

4
b. 7
7
3
c. 3
5

d. 7 11

5
e. 5
8

FrACTion oF A ColleCTion / nUmber

2
Sonia has 15 stamps. of the stamps are new. How many stamps are new?
5

2
To find of 15, divide the 15 stamps into 5 equal groups and take 2 groups together:
5
15 ÷ 5 = 3 and 3 + 3 = 6 or 2 × 3 = 6

We can see that a group has 3 stamps and so, two groups have 6 stamps.
2
So, of 15 stamps = 6 stamps. Thus, 6 stamps are new.
5
To find the fraction of a number, divide the number by the denominator and then

multiply the quotient by the numerator.

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