Lesson 4 of 4 ยท Grade 4 Mathematics

Fractions, time and money

18 min

Fractions

A fraction is a part of a whole. In 3/4, the bottom number (denominator) shows the whole is cut into 4 equal parts, and the top number (numerator) shows we take 3 parts.

Comparing fractions with the same denominator: the bigger numerator is bigger. 3/8 > 1/8.

Adding fractions with the same denominator: add the numerators only. 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5.

Time

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