Fraction

A fraction is a portion or part of a whole. 

A fraction is in form of \( \frac {a}{b} \)  

Proper Fraction:

In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator. e.g \( \frac {3}{7},\frac {1}{2},\frac {6}{10} \) 

Improper Fractions:

In an improper fraction, the numerator is greater than the denominator. e.g  \( \frac {5}{3},\frac {3}{2} \) 

Mixed Fraction:

A mixed number consists of two parts – a whole number and a proper fraction.

Equivalent Fraction:

Fractions that have the same value are said to be equivalent.  

You will observe that the amount of the shaded area (semi-circle) is the same. 

i.e. \( \frac {1}{2}= \frac {2}{4} = \frac {3}{6}= \frac {4}{8} \) 

These are all equivalent fractions