What is a fraction?

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What is a fraction?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the parts of a fraction and the different ways they can be used.

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6 Questions

Q1.
A fraction can be represented as a
number
number, shape
number, shape, set
Correct answer: number, shape, set, division
Q2.
The line is called the
denominator
numerator
Correct answer: vinculum
Q3.
The number below the vinculum is called the
bottom number
Correct answer: denominator
numerator
Q4.
The number above the vinculum is called the
denominator
Correct answer: numerator
top number
Q5.
There is only one way to represent a fraction of a shape
Correct answer: False
True
Q6.
A half can be represented by a shape divided into two parts.
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitMaths / Fractions and decimals