fractions

fractions

1. types

   • proper
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     • 8/47
     • a proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is of lesser value than the denominator
   • improper
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     • 27/8
     • an improper fraction is a fraction that has a numerator of greater or equal value to the denominator
   • mixed
     • 3 5/6
     • 1 3/7
     • a mixed fraction is a fraction that has both whole numbers and proper fractions. a mixed fraction (or mixed number) can always be turned into a an improper fraction

2. how to add and subtract fractions

   • add
     • step 1: make sure the two fractions have the same denominator of they do go ahead to step three
   • subtract

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