how many types of fraction are? Give all definations
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In Maths, there are three major types of fractions. They are proper fractions, improper fractions and mixed fractions. Fractions are those terms which have numerator and denominator.
Based on numerator and denominator, apart
from these three major types of fractions, there are three more types of fractions namely like & unlike fractions and equivalent fractions. Hence, there are in total six types of fractions such as:
- Proper fraction
- Improper fraction
- Mixed fraction
- Like fractions
- Unlike fractions
- Equivalent fractions
Proper Fraction
A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, then it is known as a proper fraction.
Improper Fraction
A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator, then it is known as an improper fraction.
Mixed Fraction
A mixed fraction is the combination of a natural number and fraction. It is basically an improper fraction.
Like Fractions
The fractions which have the same denominators are called like fractions.
For example 1/2, 3/2, 5/2, 7/2 are like fractions.
Unlike Fractions
The fractions which have unequal denominators or different denominators are called, unlike fractions.
For example 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, are unlike fractions.
Equivalent Fractions
When two or more fractions have the same result after simplification for which they represent the same portion of the whole, then such fractions are equal to each other and are called equivalent fractions.
For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.