The circle is split into four equal pieces. The total number of pieces in the whole is called the denominator. That is the number that goes on the bottom of a fraction. Three of the pieces are shaded in. The number of pieces shaded in is called the numerator. That number goes on top of the fraction. When put together, we get the fraction three-fourths.
In order to help us remember important information about fractions, we created a video. Listen for important vocabulary words such as numerator, denominator, whole, and parts of a whole.
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