This domain is available for sale. Contact info2crazzybasket@gmail.com
Class II

Fractions


Fractions are portions of a complete object or thing. We can divide objects into different sizes and shapes.

Let's learn fractions in detail.
Wholes and Fractions

A complete or a full object is a whole.
Fractions are equal parts of a whole.

fractions of an apple

In the above picture, There are 3 cells of equal size and out of 3, one cell is colored.
We say one-third fraction is colored.
One-third is written as

In this picture, 2 out of 3 cells are colored.
We say two-third fraction is colored.
Two-thirds is written as

In this picture, 3 out of 3 cells are colored.
We say the whole is colored.

Let's see another set of pictures.

In the above picture, There are 4 cells of equal size and out of 4, one cell is colored.
We say one-fourth fraction is colored.
One-fourth is written as ¼.
One-fourth is also known as a quarter.

In the above picture, There are 4 cells of equal size and out of 4, three cells are colored.
We say the three-fourth fraction is colored.
Three-fourth is written as ¾.
Three-fourth is also known as 3 quarter

In the above picture, There are 2 cells of equal size and out of 2, one cell is colored.
We say one-half or simply half fraction is colored.
One-half is written as ½.

Let's see another set of pictures.

In the above picture, There are 6 cells of equal size. Cells are arranged in three rows. Out of 3 rows, one row is colored.
We say one-third (⅓) fraction is colored.
If you consider this picture as 6 cells, 2 out of 6 cells - 26 are colored.
Means 26 and are the same. In general, we have to say fractions in their minimal form.
So the above fraction should be treated as