FRACTION
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FRACTION In Mathematics, fractions are defined as the parts of a whole. The whole can be a number or any specific value or a thing. In other words, it is also termed as a portion or section of any quantity. It is denoted by using ‘/’ symbol, such as a/b. For example, in 2/4 is a fraction where the upper part denotes the numerator and lower part is the denominator . A fraction is a word that is originated from Latin. In Latin, “ Fractus” means “ broken” . In real life, when we cut a piece of cake from the whole of it, say 1/4th of it, then the portion is the fraction of the cake. Type of Fractions Based on the properties of numerator and denominator, fractions are sub-divided into different types. They are: Proper fractions Improper fractions Mixed fractions Like fractions Unlike fractions Equivalent fractions Proper Fractions The proper fractions are those where the numerator is less than the denominator. For example, 8/9 will be a proper fraction since “numerator < denominator