Fractions Collection

Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC

DECIMAL FRACTIONS. The first appearance of decimal fractions in the unique 10th century manuscript of Abu l-Hasan al-Uqlidisis Kitab al-Fusul

Loaf of bread with a few slices cut

Chocolate cake decorated with colourful sugar-coated confectionery, cut into five pieces, served on yellow plate, view from above

Grapefruit Cut into Fours

Nobels oil refinery, artwork
Nobels oil refinery. Computer artwork showing the design of the oil refinery used by the Swedish industrialist Ludvig Immanuel Nobel (1831-1888)

Oil refining process. Schematic diagram of how oil is refined from the crude state to the finished products. The process depends on breaking down the oil in a process named catalytic cracking

Mathematics. Computer artwork of numbers and mathematical symbols

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Fractions: From Ancient Egyptian Numerals to Modern Mathematics" Step back in time to Ancient Egypt, where numerals were represented by unique symbols. The concept was already present, as they used unit fractions like 1/2 and 1/3 in their daily lives. Fast forward to the 19th century, where C016 / 2823 Baker Street became home to a prestigious Church of England High School. Here, students delved into the world of fractions, unraveling their complexities with fervor. One significant milestone was the emergence of decimal fractions. In the revolutionary 10th edition, these decimals made their debut, forever changing mathematical calculations and opening new doors for precision. Imagine a loaf of bread on your kitchen counter – a few slices cut from it represent fractions perfectly. Just like that loaf, our understanding is sliced into comprehensible portions through visual aids and real-life examples. Indulge your senses with a chocolate cake adorned with colorful sugar-coated confectionery. Cut into five equal pieces and served on a vibrant yellow plate – this delicious treat showcases how we can divide wholes into parts using fractional concepts. Take a grapefruit divided neatly into fours; each segment represents one-fourth or 1/4 of the fruit's entirety. This simple yet powerful image demonstrates how we can partition objects evenly using fraction notation. Venture beyond mathematics itself and explore Nobels oil refinery artwork – an intricate representation showcasing the complex process behind refining oil. Just like refining crude oil involves breaking it down into different components, understanding fractions allows us to break down numbers or quantities efficiently. From ancient times to modern classrooms filled with eager learners at Church of England High School on Baker Street in London – our fascination with fractions continues unabated. These numerical wonders are not just abstract concepts but practical tools that shape our everyday lives in countless ways.