Chapter Overview
In this chapter, students learn about the concept of parts and wholes using fractions. They understand how a whole can be divided into equal parts and how these parts represent fractions of the whole. The chapter introduces the notation for fractions, equivalent fractions, and basic operations involving fractions, emphasizing their application in daily life.
Important Keywords
- Whole: A complete object or quantity before it is divided.
- Part: A portion or segment of a whole.
- Fraction: A way to represent parts of a whole, written as numerator/denominator.
- Numerator: The number above the line in a fraction showing how many parts are taken.
- Denominator: The number below the line in a fraction showing the total number of equal parts.
- Equivalent Fractions: Different fractions that represent the same value.
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