What Are Fractions?
A fraction
can also represent a part of a group. For example, if you have 5 pieces
of candy and you give 2 to your friend, those 2 candies are written as
2/5. If you have 5 pieces of candy and you give 2 to your friend, those 2 candies are written as 2/5.
A fraction is made up of two parts, the denominator and the numerator.
The denominator is the bottom number of the fraction. It is the number that represents the whole amount.
The numerator is the top number of the fraction. It is the number that represents the part of the whole.
Types of fraction
There are three (3) main types of fraction, which are;
1. Proper fraction
2. Improper fraction
3. Mixed fraction
Proper Fraction
This type of fraction is also known as balanced fraction. Simply
because the numerator is smaller than the denominator, i.e. 2/3 , 5/7 ,
4/9 , etc.
Improper Fraction
This kind of fraction has it numerator higher than the denominator, i.e. 4/3 , 7/5 , 3/2 , etc.
Mixed Fraction
It is also known as whole number fraction. It has a whole number and a
proper fraction. For example, 1- 2/3, 4-7/8, 15-1/2, etc.
NOTE: I use dashes to separate the whole number from the proper fraction.
To be Continued.