Improper Fractions

The improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator happens to be greater than the denominator. For example, 9/8 will be an improper fraction since “numerator > 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. For example:

Mixed fraction

Like Fractions

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

For example, take ½ and 2/4; they are alike since if you simplify it mathematically, you will get the same fraction. 

Unlike Fractions

Unlike fractions, are those that are dissimilar.

For example, ½ and 1/3 are unlike fractions.

Equivalent Fractions

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

For example, ⅔ and 4/6 are equivalent fractions.

Since, 4/6 = (2×2)/(2×3) = 2/3

Unit Fractions

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

  • One half of whole = ½
  • One-third of whole = 1/3
  • One-fourth of whole = ¼
  • One-fifth of whole = ⅕