👉 Example:
A fraction represents a part of a whole.
1/2 means 1 part out of 2 equal parts
Form:
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Fraction = Numerator / Denominator
2. Types of Fractions
Proper Fraction → 3/5
Improper Fraction → 7/4
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Mixed Fraction → 1 3/4
3. Equivalent Fractions
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Fractions that have same value.
Example:
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1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
4. Simplifying Fractions
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Divide numerator and denominator by same number.
Example:
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8/12 = 2/3
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5. Addition of Fractions
Same denominator:
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2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5
Different denominator:
1/2 + 1/3
LCM = 6
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= 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6
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6. Subtraction of Fractions
Example:
3/4 – 1/2
LCM = 4
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= 3/4 – 2/4 = 1/4
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7. Multiplication of Fractions
Example:
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2/3 × 4/5 = 8/15
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8. Division of Fractions
Example:
2/3 ÷ 4/5
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= 2/3 × 5/4 = 10/12 = 5/6
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9. Word Example
Example:
Ali eats 1/2 pizza and Ahmed eats 1/4 pizza.
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Total = 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4
Conclusion
Fractions are important in daily life and math. Practice makes it easy.