Fractions

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Introduction

A fraction describes a part of a whole. Fractions appear a lot in everyday life. A fraction is made up of the denominator and the numerator. The number on the bottom of the fraction is called the denominator and the one on the top is called a numerator.

The 6 Types 

There are 6 types of fractions they are Common, Mixed, Improper, Decimal, Equivalent and Percentage fractions.

Common fractions 

Common fractions are the easiest of them to learn. The top number, the numerator, is always the lowest number. The denomenator is always the largest of them. In improper fractions they are the opposite way around.

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Mixed Fractions 

Mixed fractions are simple all you have to do is have a whole number and then a fraction. You usually get mixed fractions from improper.

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Improper Fractions 

Improper fractions have a numerator (top) number greater then the denominator (bottom) number. Improper fractions can convert to mixed fractions. Improper fractions are usually made by adding two other fractions.
EG 3/2, 8/2, 15/3 and 4/1

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Percent Fractions 

Percentage Fractions are Different types of Fractions in Percentage form.
EG 1/2 = 50%, 1/5 = 20% and 0.25 = 25%

Equivalent Fractions 

Equivalent Fractions are different fractions that are Equivalent.
For example 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent. Some other examples are 2/8 and 4/16 are equivalent and 2/6 and 3/9 are equivalent.
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Conclusion 

In conclusion you will need to know how to use fractions in life so make sure you have read every thing on this website.

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