Fraction

What Is a Fraction?

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It’s made of two numbers:

Numerator (top number): How many parts you have.

Denominator (bottom number): How many total parts the whole is divided into.

Example:

1/2 means one out of two equal parts.

Common Fraction Terms (You Should Know!)

Proper Fraction: Smaller on top (e.g., 3/4)

Improper Fraction: Bigger on top (e.g., 5/2)

Mixed Number: Whole number + fraction (e.g., 2 1/2)

Equivalent Fractions: Different fractions, same value (e.g., 1/2 = 2/4)

Sun May 4, 2025