Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

1. Decimals

2. Fractions

   • Improper
     • Improper fractions are top heavy fractions because the numerator is higher greater than the denominator.
     • You can work them out from mixed fractions by multiplying the integer by the denominator and adding it to the numerator. The denominator stays the same.
     • Improper fractions can have an equal numerator and denominator.
   • Proper
     • The numerator is always smaller than the denominator
     • They are usually counted as normal fractions and are simple to work with.
   • Mixed
     • Mixed fractions contain an integer and a proper fractions
       • You can find them from improper fractions by dividing the numerator by the denominator. It'll give an integer and a remainder. Put the remainder as the numerator in the new fraction and keep the denominator the same.
     • Mixed fractions are usually the simplest form of improper fractions.
     • Mixed fractions are easily understood in everyday context.
     • Mixed share a close relationship with improper fractions.

3. Percentages