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Types of Fractions

Proper Fractions : In this fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator. Thus,

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, , , etc. all name proper fractions. All proper fractions are less than 1.
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Improper Fractions : In this fraction, the numerator is greater than or equal to the

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denominator e.g., , , , etc. all name improper fractions. All improper fractions
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are greater than or equal to 1.

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Mixed Fractions : A mixed fraction has a whole number (except 0) mixed with a proper
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fraction, e.g., 1 , 2 , 16 etc. all name mixed fractions.
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Whole number 2 Proper fraction 2 = 2 +
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