Fractions Rap
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012

*REFRAIN*
Fractions, decimals - it's all the same
Same parts of the same whole, but different names
Don't be confused, both terms are used
That's just how fractions roll…


Fractions, decimals, it's all the same
Like my name is Ralph but CHAINSAW'S my street name!
The number on top is the numerator
Homey PLEASE I know this stuff don't scare ya

The number on bottom is the denominator
But don't get weird you got this math stuff, playa
Now we got the vocab, let's break it down
Knowledge falls like rain in a dry ghost town

*Refrain*

One over 4 that's one fourth
OR .25 let the knowledge go forth!
One over two thats - one half
Or .5 - don't make me laugh

Three over four that's .75
All you gotta do is just divide
The top by the bottom don't need a calculator
Wake up fool - don't be a fraction hater!

*Refrain*

The decimal you get is the same as the fraction
.2 one fifth, that kind of action
One tenth - .1, 3 tenths .3
I own this dude, you can't stump me!

Let me tell you a story 'bout fractions
Gonna put your brain lobes into action
Listen to your teacher and learn this song
Fraction master, come get your LEARN ON!

*Refrain*

When the number on top is bigger than the bottom
Take a deep breath - (this won't be a problem)
Improper fractions look like this -
Like 4 over 3 - they're hard to miss

Take 3 of the thirds and make one whole
You get 1 & 1/3 and that's the goal
Mixed fractions ain't really any big thing
But don't ring the bell just yet - ding ding

Proper fractions - the top one's smaller
Like 3/4 - didja feel your brain get taller?
Mixed, proper, improper too
And decimals - man get a clue

I got this - I had this
And you can with some practice
It's pie charts, homework, even worksheets
Don't stand too close, you can feel my heat

*Refrain*