Fractions are a big part of math, especially for Year 1 students. This is when they start to learn about parts of a whole.

A fraction has two main parts: the numerator and the denominator.

• The numerator is the top number. It shows how many parts we have.
• The denominator is the bottom number. It tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Let’s look at an example: in the fraction $\frac{1}{2}$, the top number (1) is the numerator. It means we have one part. The bottom number (2) is the denominator. It tells us the whole is divided into two equal parts.

Knowing about fractions is important because they help us understand things like sharing, measuring, and combining amounts in real life.

For example, if you’re sharing a pizza with friends, fractions show how much pizza each person gets!