The Little Book of Fractions

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A fraction as part of a whole

Two parts out of a total of 5 are shaded.

A fraction as part of a set

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An improper fraction, then, shows a number that is greater than or equal to 1.

An improper fraction is changed to a mixed number, which is made up of a whole number and a fraction.

An improper fraction occurs when the numerator in the fraction is greater than or equal to the denominator of the fraction.

A fraction is in simplest form when it is formed by the smallest whole numbers that can name the part of the whole or set.

Find the simplest form of a fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the greatest number that is a factor of both.

is the simplest form of these fractions.

When two or more fractions show the same amount they are called equivalent fractions.

To make equivalent fractions, you need to multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same nonzero number.

Graciela is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2019, Book Creator Ambassador, and Google Certified Educator from Monterrey, Mexico. She is currently in charge of the Advanced Math Program for Elementary students at Latin American School, a renowned bilingual institution and Apple Distinguished School. Her hobbies include sewing, embroidery, and crocheting. Teaching is her overall favorite activity.

A fraction names a part of a whole or a part of a set.

The numerator It tells how many equal parts are described.

The denominator It tells into how many parts the whole or set is divided.

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