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Understanding Fractions: Types and Operations

This document defines and provides examples of different types of fractions, including proper fractions, improper fractions, mixed fractions, and fractions with a denominator of zero. It also explains how to perform basic operations on fractions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Key steps are outlined, such as multiplying the numerators and denominators to multiply fractions, and multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor to divide fractions. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of fraction and operation. The document concludes by assigning practice problems for readers to reinforce and deepen their understanding of fractions.

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Understanding Fractions: Types and Operations

This document defines and provides examples of different types of fractions, including proper fractions, improper fractions, mixed fractions, and fractions with a denominator of zero. It also explains how to perform basic operations on fractions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Key steps are outlined, such as multiplying the numerators and denominators to multiply fractions, and multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor to divide fractions. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of fraction and operation. The document concludes by assigning practice problems for readers to reinforce and deepen their understanding of fractions.

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  • Introduction to Fractions
  • Types of Fractions
  • Operations on Fractions
  • Assignment

WHAT IS A FRACTION?

 When an object is divided into a


number of equal parts then each
part is called a fraction
2 numerator

3 denominator
Denominator
The denominator says how many equal parts in
the whole object

1
2 equal parts
2
Find the fraction of these
shapes
Note: A fraction with a denominator
of zero is UNDEFINED.

THREE BASIC TYPES OF FRACTIONS:


1.PROPER FRACTION
A fraction whose numerator is less than the denominator.
Example: 1 , 5 , 7
4 8 12

2. IMPROPER FRACTION
A fraction whose numerator is more than or equal to the denominator.  
Example:
9 5 6
2 , 5 , 4
3. MIXED FRACTION
A combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

Example: 2 34 , 3 27 , 10 69

*ADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS


WITH LIKE DENOMINATORS
-two or more fractions with like denominator are
added or subtracted by adding or subtracting the
numerator over like denominator.

Example: Perform the following operations.


3 2 4 3 7 8 12
1. + 2. + + 3. +
8 8 35 35 35 36 36
15 2 17 2 5 9 10 14
4.  5.   6.  
24 24 25 25 25 30 30 30

9 8 11
7.  
18 18 18
ADDING MIXED NUMBER with the same denominator

5 3
2 6
12 12

53
 ( 2  6) 
12
8
8
12
2
8
3
ADDING MIXED NUMBER with the same denominator

8 11
4 6
15 15
8  11
 ( 4  6) 
15
9
 10
15
4
 10  1
15
4
 11
15
MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS
1. To multiply fractions, follow these steps.
a. Multiply the numerators; then, multiply the
denominators.
b. Reduce the product to its lowest term.

2. To multiply mixed numbers, follow these steps.


a. Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
b. Multiply the numerators; then, multiply the
denominators.
c. Reduce the product to its lowest term.
Example 1

3 10
x
5 12
3 10 3x10
x 
5 12 5 x12

30 1

60 2
Example 2

5
x4
8
5 5x4
x4 
8 8 x1

20 4 1
2 2
8 8 2
Example 3
2 1
2 x1
5 4

12 5 12 x5
x 
5 4 5x4

60
3
20
DIVIDING FRACTIONS
1. To divide fractions, follow these steps.
a. Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.
b. Reduce the product to its lowest term.

2. To divide mixed numbers, follow these steps.


a. Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
b. Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.
c. Reduce the product to its lowest term.
Example 1
3 1
÷
4 2

3 1 3 2
÷  x
4 2 4 1

6 2 1
1 1
4 4 2
Example 2
5
÷ 10
8

5 10 5 1
÷  x
8 1 8 10

5 1

80 16
Example 3

5 1
1 ÷1
9 6
14 7 14 6
÷  x
9 6 9 7

84 4 1
 1
63 3 3
ASSIGNMENT

Page 20
FIRM UP, DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING
and CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Page 23
FIRM UP and DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING

WHAT IS A FRACTION? When an object is divided into a number of equal parts then each part is called a fraction
numerator denominator 2 3
Denominator The denominator says how many equal parts in the whole object 1 2 2 equal parts
Find the fraction of these shapes
Note: A fraction with a denominator of zero is UNDEFINED. THREE BASIC TYPES OF FRACTIONS: 1.PROPER FRACTION A fraction whose
3. MIXED FRACTION A combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. Example: 2 , 3 , 10 *ADDING AND SUBTRACTING
4. 5. 6. 7. 24 2 24 15  25 5 25 2 25 17   30 14 30 10 30 9   18 11 18 8 18 9  
12 3 6 12 5 2  ADDING MIXED NUMBER with the same denominator 12 3 5 ) 6 2 (     12 8 8  3 2 8 
15 11 6 15 8 4  ADDING MIXED NUMBER with the same denominator 15 11 8 ) 6 4 (     15 9 10  15 4 1 10   15 4 11 

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