Fractions - Definition, Types and Examples
Understanding fractions, their definitions, types, and examples
Interactive Fractions Visualization
Introduction
A fraction represents parts of a whole. The numerator (top number) shows how many parts we have, and the denominator (bottom number) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
Key Concepts:
- Numerator: The number of parts we have (top number)
- Denominator: The total number of equal parts (bottom number)
- Proper Fraction: Numerator is less than denominator (e.g., 3/4)
- Improper Fraction: Numerator is greater than or equal to denominator (e.g., 5/4)
- Mixed Number: A whole number and a proper fraction (e.g., 1 ¼)
- Equivalent Fractions: Different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., 1/2 = 2/4)
How to Use
- Visual Representation: Adjust numerator and denominator to see how fractions are represented visually
- Equivalent Fractions: Explore how multiplying numerator and denominator by the same number creates equivalent fractions
- Fraction Operations: Practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions with visual aids
- Comparing Fractions: Compare two fractions side by side to see which is larger
- Switch between circle and rectangle visualizations to see different representations
- Toggle decimal and percentage displays to see different ways of expressing the same value
Fraction Information
Fraction: 3/4
Decimal: 0.7500
Percentage: 75.00%
Type: Proper Fraction
Visual Representation
Lessons
Individual learning units
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