Introduction to Fractions

Types of Fractions

Proper fractions – The top number (numerator) is less than the bottom number (denominator).

Examples:

 Improper fractions – The numerator is equal to or larger than the denominator.

Examples:

Mixed number – A whole number is written next to a proper fraction.

Examples:

           

Try some on your own.
Identify the numerator and denominator in each of the following fractions:

		Numerator	Denominator
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Click here for answers 1. Numerator = 3, Denominator = 4 2. Numerator = 19, Denominator = 34 3. Numerator = 8, Denominator = 3 4. Numerator = 100, Denominator = 1 5. Numerator = 15, Denominator = 903

Identify the following fractions as proper, improper, or mixed:

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Click here for answers 6. improper 7. mixed 8. proper 9. proper 10. mixed 11. proper 12. improper 13. improper 14. mixed 15. mixed (back to top)

 

 
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