The Chef's Handbook
Before you bake, you must know your measurements. Use this cheat sheet to decode any order!
The Numerator (Top Number)
The Denominator (Bottom Number)
This is how many pieces we are serving, eating, or taking away.
The Denominator (Bottom Number)
This is the Total number of pieces in the whole tray or pie.
Halves: Cut into 2
Fourths: Cut into 4
Thirds: Cut into 3
Eighths: Cut into 8
Kitchen Briefing
Watch how the Head Chef handles equal parts. In this kitchen, every slice must be the same size!
The "Not" Rule
Sometimes, customers ask for what is left over. You have to subtract to find the Numerator!
Example: "Chef cut a pie into 8 slices. We sold 3. What fraction is NOT sold?"
1. Total pieces = 8 (Denominator)
2. 8 minus 3 = 5 (Numerator)
3. Answer = $\frac{5}{8}$
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