TYPES OF FRACTIONS

TYPES OF FRACTIONS

     Fraction

A fraction represents a part of a whole. When we divide something into equal parts, each part is a fraction of the whole.

    Types of Fractions

1. Proper Fractions

The numerator is less than the denominator

Examples: 1/2, 3/4, 2/5

These fractions are always less than 1

         

        2. Improper Fractions

The numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator

Examples: 5/3, 7/4, 9/2

These fractions are always greater than or equal to 1

       

         3. Mixed Numbers

A whole number and a proper fraction combined

Examples: 2 1/3, 4 2/5, 1 3/4

Can be converted to improper fractions

       

         4. Equivalent Fractions

Fractions that represent the same value

Examples: 1/2=2/4=3/6

Created by multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number

       

         5.  Like Fractions

Fractions with the same denominator

Examples: 3/8 and 5/8

Easy to add and subtract

       

         6. Unlike Fractions

Fractions with different denominators

Examples: 2/3 and 3/4

Need to find a common denominator before adding or subtracting

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