FRACTIONS OF SETS What Are Fractions of Sets? Fractions can show a part of a group or part of a set. How to find the fraction of sets: In a set of 10 circles, 4 are shaded. What fraction of the set of circles is shaded? 4/10 = four tenths 4 is the numerator and indicates the number of shaded circles. 10 is the denominator and indicates the total number of circles. • To find the top number, count the items that fit a certain description. • To find the bottom number, count the total number if items in the group or set. • A fraction shows a part of a whole. o The numerator represents the part, and o the denominator represents the whole. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Try This! Write the fraction. _____________ are circles. Write the fraction. _____________ are stars. Write the fraction. _____________ are arrows. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.