In other words, 3/6 of the pie is shaded. Out of these 6 equal shares 3 are shaded red. The new pie above is divided into 6 equal shares.
image of a circle with three sixths shaded red It shows how many equal shares a whole is divided into. The number 4 below the line is called a Denominator. The number 1 above the line is called a Numerator. If we think of equal parts of a whole as shares, one share of a pie here is shaded red. One red part out of four equal parts means 1/4 of a whole is shaded. image of a circle with one quarter shaded red Let's imagine a whole pie divided into 4 equal parts.
But what exactly is a fraction? How do we get to know them better? In this tutorial we will explore the basics and practice together, so fractions can become valuable helpers in everyday life and beyond.
