2. Parts of Fraction
The denominator tells us
how many congruent pieces
the whole is divided into,
thus this number cannot be
0. (b)
The numerator tells us
how many such pieces are
being considered. (a)
3
6
Numerator
Denominator
4. Kinds of Fraction
Similar Fractions= group of fraction that has the same
denominator.
Example: 2 1 4 3 5
6 6 6 6 6
Dissimilar Fractions= group of fraction that have different
denominator.
Example: 2 3 4 3 5
3 6 5 8 6
Proper Fraction= the numerator is less than the denominator.
Example: 5 10 4
6 12 8
5. Kinds of Fraction
Improper Fractions= The numerator is greater than the
denominator
Example: 12 8 4
6 3 2
Mixed Fraction=a combination of whole number and proper
fraction.
Example: 2 5 4
3 6 10
Equal Fraction= the numerator is the same with the denominator
and it is equal to one.
Example: 6 10 8
6 10 8
3 5 1