FRACTIONS

Basics of Fractions

  • Definition: A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written in the form of a/b, where:

    • a is the numerator (the number of parts considered).

    • b is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

  • Types of Fractions:

    • Proper Fractions: The numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 1/2).

    • Improper Fractions: The numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

    • Mixed Numbers: A whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 2 1/2).

  • Equivalent Fractions: Different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., 1/2 and 1/2)