What are Fractions? Types of Fraction.

'A fraction represents a numerical value, which defines the parts of a whole.' 

• The fractions include two parts, numerator and denominator.

Numerator - It is the upper part of the fraction, that represents the sections of the fraction

Denominator - It is the lower or bottom part that represents the total parts in which the fraction is divided.

Types of Fractions -

Proper Fractions : The proper fractions are those where the numerator is less than the denominator. 

Improper Fractions : The improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator happens to be greater than the denominator. 

Mixed Fractions : A mixed fraction is a combination of the integer part and a proper fraction. These are also called mixed numbers or mixed numerals. 

Like Fractions : Like fractions are those fractions, as the name suggests, that are alike or same. 

Unlike Fractions : Unlike fractions, are those that are dissimilar. 

Equivalent Fractions : Two fractions are equivalent to each other if after simplification either of two fractions is equal to the other one. 

Unit Fractions : A fraction is known as a unit fraction when the numerator is equal to 1.