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❥In Maths, a fraction is used to represent the portion/part of the whole thing. It represents the equal parts of the whole. A fraction has two parts, namely numerator and denominator. The number on the top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator. The numerator defines the number of equal parts taken, whereas the denominator defines the total number of equal parts in a whole.✍️

For example, 5/10 is a fraction.

For example, 5/10 is a fraction.Here, 5 is a numerator and 10 is a denominator.

For example, 5/10 is a fraction.Here, 5 is a numerator and 10 is a denominator.Real Life Examples

For example, 5/10 is a fraction.Here, 5 is a numerator and 10 is a denominator.Real Life ExamplesIn real life, we will many examples of fractions, such as:

✍️If a pizza is divided into two equal parts, then each part is equal to half of the whole pizza

a pizza is divided into two equal parts, then each part is equal to half of the whole pizzaIf we divide a slice of watermelon into three equal parts then each part is equal 1/3rd of the whole✍️

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Types of Fractions

There are four different types of fractions. They are:

  • There are four different types of fractions. They are:Unit Fraction – In a fraction, the numerator with 1 is called a unit fraction. For example, ½, ¼
  • Proper Fraction – If a numerator value is less than the denominator value, it is called a proper fraction. Example: 7/9, 8/10
  • Improper Fraction – If a numerator value is greater than the denominator value, then it is called an improper fraction. Example: 6/5, 11/10
  • Mixed Fraction – If a fraction consists of a whole number with a proper fraction, it is called a mixed fraction. Example 5 ¾, 10 ½

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