Here are the
different kinds of fractions:
Proper
Fractions
These are fractions whose numerators
are smaller than their denominators. The value of a proper fraction is always less than 1.
Examples: 1 ,
4 , 6 , 2
3 5
8 10
Improper
Fractions
These are fractions whose numerators
are equal to or greater than their denominators. The value of an improper
fraction is either equal to or greater
than 1.
Examples: 7 ,
5 , 9 , 13
3 5
8 10
Mixed Numbers
These fractions are combinations of
a whole number and a proper fraction.
Examples: 1 1 , 6 8 , 10 4
4 10 5
Similar
Fractions / Like Fractions
These are fractions with the same
denominators.
Examples: 1 , 3 , 4 7 ,
12, 13
5 5 5 14
14 14
Dissimilar
Fractions / Unlike Fractions
These are fractions with different
denominators.
Examples: 1 , 3 , 4 7 ,
12, 13
5 8 9 14
12 17
Related
Fractions
These are fractions with related
denominators. They could be multiples of the same number.
Examples: 1 and 3 4 and 6
2 4 8 24
Unit
Fractions
These are fractions with 1 as the
numerator. They are called unit fractions because they represent 1 part of the
whole.
Example: 1 ,
1 , 1
, 1
3 5
80 110
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