Fractions are like a special kind of division, where you're dividing a whole into parts.
For example, let's say you have a pizza and you want to divide it into 8 equal pieces. You can use a fraction to show how many pieces you have:
1/8
This fraction means you have 1 out of 8 equal parts of the pizza.
When you work with fractions, you can perform operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
For example, let's say you have the fractions 1/2 and 1/4 and you want to add them together. You would find a common denominator, which is the bottom number of the fraction, and then add the numerators, which are the top numbers of the fraction.
Here's how to do it:
1/2 + 1/4 = (1 x 2) / (2 x 2) + (1 x 2) / (4 x 2) = 2/2 + 2/4 = 4/4 = 1
So, the answer is 1, which means you have 1 whole piece of pizza.
The same process can be used for subtraction, multiplication, and division. Just be careful to follow the rules for working with fractions and simplify your answer if possible. With a little practice, you'll be working with fractions like a pro!