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What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Fractions
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Introduction to Fractions

Fractions are numbers that represent a part of a whole. They are made up of two parts: the numerator and the denominator.

• Numerator: The top number which shows how many parts we have.
• Denominator: The bottom number which shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

{The image of a pie chart divided into 4 equal parts with one part shaded to represent a fraction.}

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Types of Fractions

Understanding the different types of fractions is important. There are three main types:

• Proper Fractions: The numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., ¾).
• Improper Fractions: The numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).
• Mixed Numbers: A whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 ¾).

{The image of a fraction chart showing examples of proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.}

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Visualising Fractions

Visual representations help in understanding fractions better. Here are a few ways to visualise them:

• Fraction Circles: Circles divided into equal parts showing fractions.
• Bar Models: Rectangular bars divided to represent fractions.
• Number Lines: A line showing numbers where fractions can be located.

{The image of a number line with fractions marked on it, including examples like ½, ¾, and ⅓.}

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Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value.

• Example: 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 3/6.
• To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

{The image of several fractions represented visually to highlight their equivalence, such as 1/2, 2/4, and 3/6.}

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

To add or subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator.

1. Same Denominator: Add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.
   • Example: 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4
2. Different Denominators: Find a common denominator first.
   • Example: To add 1/4 and 1/2, convert 1/2 to 2/4, then add.

{The image of two fractions being added on a number line, showing the steps involved in finding a common denominator.}

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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Multiplying and dividing fractions is simpler than adding and subtracting:

• Multiplying: Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
  • Example: (2/3) × (4/5) = 8/15
• Dividing: Multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
  • Example: (2/3) ÷ (4/5) = (2/3) × (5/4) = 10/12 = 5/6 after simplifying.

{The image of fractions being multiplied with arrows highlighting the process of multiplying numerators and denominators.}

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Practical Applications of Fractions

Fractions are used in everyday life. Here are a few examples:

• Cooking: Recipes often use fractions to measure ingredients.
• Money: Fractions help in calculating discounts (e.g., ½ price).
• Time: Telling time can involve fractions of an hour (e.g., ¼ hour).

{The image of a cooking scene showing different measuring cups and spoons with fraction markings on them for illustrating practical applications of fractions.}