ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Learn how to read fractions – Maths for kids
Hello, math friends! Today, we’re going to learn about something called fractions. Fractions are special numbers that help us understand parts of a whole. Let’s dive in and learn how to read them!
Fractions are made up of two numbers with a line in between. The number on top is called the numerator. Can you say “numerator”? Great job! The number on the bottom is called the denominator. Try saying “denominator.” Awesome!
We read the numerator just like any other number: one, two, three, and so on. But the denominator has special names. Let’s learn them together!
For numbers bigger than ten, we just add “ths” to the number. For example:
Let’s practice reading some fractions:
Great job! Now you know how to read fractions. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a fraction expert in no time!
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Fraction Hunt: Go on a fraction hunt around your house or classroom! Look for objects that can be divided into parts. For example, a pizza can be divided into slices, or a chocolate bar can be broken into pieces. Count how many parts make up the whole and write down the fraction for one piece. Share your findings with a friend or family member!
Build Your Own Fraction Pizza: Using colored paper or playdough, create your own pizza. Divide it into different numbers of slices, like halves, thirds, or fourths. Label each slice with the correct fraction. For example, if you have 4 slices, each one is 1/4. Mix and match to see how different fractions can make up a whole pizza!
Fraction Story Time: Create a short story or comic strip about a character who uses fractions in their day. Maybe they bake a cake and cut it into eighths or share a pack of crayons with friends. Draw pictures to show the fractions in action and share your story with the class!
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Hello, math friends! Do you know what these numbers are? They are called fractions. Do you know how to read them? No problem, I’ll explain it to you.
Fractions are made up of two numbers: the number above and the number below. A line separates these numbers. The number above the line is called the numerator. Repeat after me: numerator. Well done! The number below the line is called the denominator. Can you repeat after me: denominator? That’s it!
We read the numerator as we would normally read any number: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven. The number we read differently is the denominator.
When the denominator is a two, we say “half.” So we would read this fraction as “one half”—one from the numerator and “half” for the denominator. If we change the numerator to a two, we would read the fraction as “two halves.” Easy, right?
When the denominator is a three, we say “third.” This means that this fraction would become—can you say it? That’s it: “one third.” And if I use a two from the numerator, how would we read the fraction? “Two thirds.” Great!
When the denominator is a four, we say “fourths.” This fraction would be “two fourths,” and this one would be “three fourths.” And so on.
If the denominator is a five, we say “fifths.” If it’s a six, we say “sixths.” If it’s a seven, we say “sevenths.” If it’s an eight, we say “eighths.” If it’s a nine, we say “ninths.” And if it’s a ten, we say “tenths.” Easy, right?
From eleven onwards, it’s the same as before—just keep adding the suffix “ths.” So if the denominator is eleven, we would say “elevenths.” If it’s twelve, we would say “twelfths,” and so on and so forth.
Let’s see if you understood. How would you read this fraction? “Seven twenty-firsts.” Very well! And this one? “Twenty thirty-seconds.” Way to go!
Now you know how to read fractions! Shall we recap? Let’s see if you remember everything. How do we read this fraction? “One half.” And this one? “Four fifths.” One more: “Eight twelfths.” Excellent!
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