Question

Fraction first example is 2 by 5 is 2 parts of 5 but the second one 1 by 3 =? Third 2 by 4 is =?

Answer 1

To express a fraction, you can use the following format:

Number of parts / Number of equal parts

For example, the fraction 2/5 can be read as "2 parts of 5," and it means that the quantity being described is made up of two parts out of a total of five equal parts.

Here are the fractions you asked about:

1/3 can be read as "1 part of 3," and it means that the quantity being described is made up of one part out of a total of three equal parts.

2/4 can be read as "2 parts of 4," and it means that the quantity being described is made up of two parts out of a total of four equal parts.