What is a fraction?

A fraction is a part of a whole.

A fraction is made up of two parts, the Numerator and the Denominator. We say 1/3 as "one-thirds" and so on. In this example, we are referring to 1 part of a whole, which was divided into 3 equal parts.

Improper Fractions are Fractions in which the numerator is greater than the denominator.
For Eg - 11/3, 7/5 and so on.

Improper Fractions

Proper Fractions are Fractions in which the numerator is less than the denominator.

For Eg - 1/3, 9/11 and so on.

​Proper Fractions

Different types of Fractions

Two or more Fractions having different denominators are known as Unlike Fractions.

For Eg - 3/5 and 7/12 and so on.

Unlike Fractions

Two or more Fractions having the same denominators are known as Like Fractions.

For Eg - 2/4 and 7/4 and so on.

​Like Fractions

Different types of Fractions

Fractions with a whole, which is followed by a fraction, is known as mixed fraction.

For Eg - 2 and 7/11, and so on.

Mixed Fraction

Fractions having one as the numerator is called unit fraction.

For Eg - 1/4, 1/19 and so on.

​Unit Fraction

Different types of Fractions

But wait, how do we convert an improper fraction into a mixed fraction, and vice versa?

Fraction is also division. If given a problem like, convert 22/9 into mixed fraction, we simply divide it. Use the data given on the side.

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Improper to Mixed Fraction rule

To convert a mixed fraction into an improper fraction, we first multiply the whole number by the denominator, and then we add it by the numerator. Use the image -------->​

​Mixed to Improper Fraction Rule

I hope that you have learnt the basics of fractions! We will come back next time.

That was all to be learnt in Day 1!