 A fraction is a number that shows how many equal parts there are. When we write fractions, we show one number with a line above another number. The top number is a number of parts that you have. The second number tells us the total number of parts. The top part of the fraction is called a numerator. The bottom part of the fraction is called a denominator. Let's try a question. Priest has 54 pounds. He spent three quarters of his money. How much money does he have left? Firstly, cut out a strip of paper 54 centimeters by 4 centimeters and explain that the 54 centimeters represents the 54 pounds. Therefore, each centimeter is one pound. Then fold the strip once to discover half of Priest's money and then fold again to get quarters. Use a ruler to count the number of centimeters to the three quarters mark. The three quarters mark is 40.5 centimeters. So Priest has spent 40 pounds and 50 pence. Now calculate the sum of 54 pounds minus 40 pounds and 50 pence. This equates to 13 pounds 50, which is one quarter of 54 pounds.