The top of a fraction is called the numerator. The bottom is called the denominator.

Equivalent fractions are all the same size. You can multiply or divide the top and bottom of a fraction by the same value to make equivalent fractions, for example:

\[ \frac{2}{6} = \frac{6}{18} = \frac{1}{3} \]

Simplifying fractions means dividing the top and bottom of a fraction until you can't go any further.

Numbers can be written as fractions, decimals or percentages.

Example video

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Practice questions

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Introducing fractions - worked solutions