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      Fraction

      A fraction is a small part or proportion of something.

      Whole



      It is 1 whole


      Half




       

      Here we have divided a whole into two equal parts, each is part is called half or ½

       

      One-third








      Here we have divided a whole into three equal parts; each part is called One-third or 1/3.



      One-fourth or Quarter








      Here we have divided a whole into four equal parts; each part is called One-fourth or ¼.

       

      How to read and write fractions?


      Here, a big rectangle is divided into 5 equal parts. Out of 5 parts only 2 parts is shaded in green.

      So, fraction for shaded part is 2/5

      It can be read as 2 by 5 or 2 upon 5





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