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FRACTIONS
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FRACTIONS
In this topic, learners will understand fractions as numbers representing parts of a whole or group, identify the numerator and denominator, and recognize different types of fractions. They will also learn how to perform operations on fractions—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using skills such as finding equivalent fractions, using common denominators, and simplifying answers.
Video introduce a concept of fractions
Concept of fractions
A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole or a part of a group. A fraction shows how a whole is divided into equal parts and how many of those parts are taken.
Study the idea of fraction by using the figure below. Each part of a whole represent a fraction of a whole body

Each part represent fraction

Identify fractions
Activity 1
Study the following information very carefully, and extract the main idea of the fraction A fraction represents a part of a whole


Activity 2
Study the following information

Exercise 1
Write fraction in the form of (a/b) for each one.


Distinguish types of fractions
Activity 3
Study the following information in the chart

Activity 4
Study the following images and learn from them


Exercise 2
From the following fractions circle the correct type of fraction

Rearrange fractions inascending order
Activity 5
Observe the following examples

Exercise 3
Do the following exercises.Cut out and arrange these fractional cards in ascending order


Operations on fractions (+, -, × and ÷)
Perform addition on fractions
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Adding fractions
Learn how to add fractions quickly and clearly in this simple step-by-step video—no confusion, just results.
Activity 6
Study the following examples carefully.

Exercise 4
Add the following fractions with the same denominators

Exercise 5
Add the following fractions


Activity 7
Fractions with different denominators. Observe the following examples

Perform subtraction on fractions
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Subtractin Fractions
Activity 8
Subtraction of fractions with the same denominatorsStudy the following examples

Exercise 6
Perform the following operation

Activity 9
Subtraction of fractions with different denominators. Observe the following examples

Exercise 7
Perform the following operations

Perform multiplication on fractions
Multiplying fractions
Activity 10
When you multiply fractions, multiply numerators by numerators and denominators and denominators. Observe the following examples

Exercise 8
Perform the following operation

Perform division on fractions
Example 1
Study the following examples

Learn how to divide fractions easily using simple step-by-step methods for fast and accurate answers.
Exercise 9
Do the following exercise

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