1. Fractions

2. What is a Fraction? A fraction is a part or portion of a whole.
A fraction is a number that expresses part of a group.
Triangle
1 Whole Shape
Circle
1/2 Shape - Fraction
Triangle
1/3 Shape - Fraction

3. Introducing – Fractions!

4. When you think of a fraction, think of a PIZZA
When you think of a fraction, think of a PIZZA!! Suppose a pizza is cut evenly into the number of pieces in the DENOMINATOR. If the number of pieces YOU get is the NUMERATOR, the fraction of the pizza you get is:

5. What’s more…
Fractions are written in the form or a/b, where a and b are whole numbers, and the number b is not 0.
The number a is called the Numerator, and the number b is called the Denominator.

6. Fractions and Music

7. Fractions are everywhere.
Everyday Life
Food
Music
Sports
$Money$
Maps

8. Finally! Fractions…