Welcome to Chapter 4: Fractions!
In this chapter, we will learn about numbers that describe parts of a whole. These numbers, called fractions, are very useful both in algebra and in everyday life. You will discover that you are already familiar with many examples of fractions!
Often in life, whole amounts are not exactly what we need. When baking, you might need a little more than a cup of milk or part of a teaspoon of sugar. Similarly, if you are a carpenter, you might need less than a foot of wood, or a painter might use part of a gallon of paint. So get ready to learn a whole new world!
In this chapter, we will learn about numbers that describe parts of a whole. These numbers, called fractions, are very useful both in algebra and in everyday life. You will discover that you are already familiar with many examples of fractions!
Often in life, whole amounts are not exactly what we need. When baking, you might need a little more than a cup of milk or part of a teaspoon of sugar. Similarly, if you are a carpenter, you might need less than a foot of wood, or a painter might use part of a gallon of paint. So get ready to learn a whole new world!