What is a fraction?


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A fraction is part of a whole.

The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator: this names the fraction. It tells you how many equal parts make the whole.

The top number of a fraction is called the numerator. It tells you how many parts are in the fraction.

Look at this fraction. Which is the denominator and which is the numerator? Click on the picture to see if you are right.