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Maths FROM 2

Chap3: fractions and decimals

Definition of fraction

A fraction is defined as a part out of a whole of an object

Real life situations

Division of an orange

 

           
     
     
   
 
 

 

 

 

 

A                                              B                                           C

From the above, we notice that ‘A’ represent one whole orange, “B” represents 2 parts of the orange and “C” represent 4 parts of the orange. That is, A=1 orange, B= 2 halves, C= 4 halves. Look at the shapes below and their representation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                               =             3/7

 

 

                                              =              4/8

par Claude Foumtum
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