Fractions

   In the previous write-up, we learnt how to read and write a fraction. Here, we will understand what does a fraction mean.  A fraction is a ratio of two natural numbers and written as p/q, where q is not equal to zero. A fraction consists of two parts, numerator and...

A fraction is a number that represents a part or equal parts of a whole. It consists of two parts, numerator and denominator. Numerator being the first part of the fraction is read simply as a number name. Denominator is read as an ordinal number. If the...

1. Missing the importance of equal parts2. A fraction represents part of a whole3. Understanding of number system is confined to whole numbers or positive integers4. Numerators and denominators can be considered as separate whole numbers5. Failing to understand reason...

One of the most abstract concepts introduced in primary classes is Fraction. It has been observed that most of the students normally struggle doing sums based on fractions. Lot of research and study has been done to find out the reasons and types of difficulties in...