Maths dictionary

What is a fraction?

A fraction describes part of a whole that has been cut into equal parts. The bottom number says how many equal parts there are; the top number says how many you have.

Definition

A fraction describes part of a whole that has been cut into equal parts. The bottom number says how many equal parts there are; the top number says how many you have.

Example

3/4 means 3 of 4 equal parts.

Tip

The parts must be equal. More parts means each part is smaller.

Practise it

Learn it visually: Fractions and Equivalent Fractions (interactive lesson)
Play: Fraction Pizza
Worksheets: Fractions of a number (Grade 3)
Online maths practice

Quick check: try these

Work each one out on paper, then tap the question to see the answer.

1/2 of 4 =
Answer: 2
3/4 of 20 =
Answer: 15
3/5 of 30 =
Answer: 18
1/4 of 20 =
Answer: 5

Learn it in depth

Fraction is part of Fractions for Class 6: notes, formulas, solved examples with every step, common mistakes and ten practice questions with answers. Want a teacher to go through it with you? See Class 6 maths tuition.