The numerator is the top number in a fraction and shows how many parts we have.

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and shows how many equal parts the whole has been divided into.

Equivalent fractions are fractions which have the same value, even though they may look different.

The proportion of a number, shape or group of objects is a part of the whole.

Use the relationship between the numerator and denominator in equivalent fractions to solve problems

Maths

In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals. In the future unit pupils will explain how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems. 

In the prior unit pupils will find unit and non-unit fractions of whole numbers and explore parts and wholes. In this unit pupils will use representations to describe and compare two fractions. They will  explain the relationship within families of equivalent fractions and use their knowledge of common equivalents to compare fractions with decimals.

Comparing fractions using equivalence and decimals

What is the missing denominator in this pair of equivalent fractions?

What is the missing numerator in this pair of equivalent fractions?

The same number is the missing numerator in one fraction and the denominator in the other fraction. What is the missing number?

Order these fractions from the smallest to the largest

Order these fractions from the largest to the smallest

Match the statements to make the sentences correct.

Which fractions are equivalent to $${1}\over{7}$$?

Which of these fractions are less than $${1}\over{2}$$?

Which fractions are greater than $${1}\over{3}$$?

Starter Quiz