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Fraction

/FRAK-shun/

Definition

A fraction represents a part of a whole or a division of quantities. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number) separated by a line.

💡Example

In 3/4, you have 3 parts out of 4 equal parts. If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and you eat 3, you ate 3/8 of the pizza.

🎓Used in Grades

Grades 3-7Key Stage 2-3Ã…rskurs 3-6

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