2. Is come from the latin word “fractus” which
means broken.
It represents a part of a whole or, more
generally, any number of equal parts.
Have three parts:
4. Is a mathematical expression which expresses
part of a whole.
The top (or the first) number in the fraction
It is displayed above a line (or before a slash).
It answers the question, How many?
5. Latin for "bond", "fetter", "chain", or "tie.
Is a horizontal line used in mathematical
notation.
Line separating the numbers which means
divide by.
6. Displayed below (or after) that line
Indicates how many of those parts make up a
whole.
Bottom part of the fraction.
It answer question, How many of what?
7. Can be classified either proper or improper, mixed numbers
8. • Is fraction that the numerator and the
denominator are both positive.
• Is a fraction where the numerator (the top
number) is less than the denominator (the
bottom number).Examples are 1/8, 5/6
9. Top heavy fraction
If the absolute value of the fraction is greater
than or equal to 1.
Examples are 9/8, 6/4, 8/5.
10. Is the sum of a non-zero integer and a proper
fraction.
Is made up of a whole and a proper fraction.
Example 1 ¼ , 5 ¾ ,
