Explain the types of fractions.

Types of fractions:

(I)Proper fraction :
 

If the numerator is less than the denominator it is called a proper fraction.

Example :

$\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{5}$.

(II)Improper fraction :
 

If the numerator is greater than the denominator it is called an improper fraction.

Example :

$\frac{8}{5}, \frac{3}{2}$.

(III)Mixed fraction :
 

A whole number part combined with a proper fraction is called a mixed fraction.

Example :

$5 \frac{1}{2}, 4 \frac{3}{5}$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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