Pieces of the Pie

An Introduction to Fractions

What is a Fraction?

A fraction represents equal parts of a whole.

The whole can be a single object or a group of objects.

3/4

3 out of 4 equal pieces

All pieces are the same size.

Pieces are NOT the same size.

The "Building Blocks" of Fractions

A Unit Fraction describes ONE equal part of the whole.

The Numerator (top number) is ALWAYS 1.

1/2 1/4 1/8 1/10

1/4

1

4

How many parts are
being counted.

Total number of
equal parts.