All lessonsAges 9–11

Intro to Fractions

Learn what fractions mean using pizza, pies and pictures.

A fraction is part of a whole

If you cut a pizza into 4 equal slices and take 1, you have 1/4.

Top vs bottom

The bottom number (denominator) is how many equal parts. The top (numerator) is how many you have.

Compare

1/2 is bigger than 1/4 because fewer slices means each slice is larger.

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