WORKING WITH FRACTIONS

The study of Fractions is an important topic under Math. Fractions are basically a type of numbers. There are different types of numbers:

• Whole Numbers
• Natural Numbers
• Integers
• Fractions
• Rational Numbers
• Irrational Numbers

• Fractions are those numbers which are represented as the 'parts of a whole' . For example: 1/4 is one part out of four total parts. Students can learn how to compare fractions and understand the steps involved.

Various mathematical operations can be conducted on Fractions. Students can learn :

• How to add fractions
• How to subtract fractions
• How to divide fractions
• How to multiply fractions

Division of fractions in turn varies with the different kinds of numbers involved . Students can learn :

• How to divide fractions with whole numbers
• How to divide fractions with mixed numbers

Fractions have 2 parts namely the Numerator and the Denominator. The numerator and the denominator can have different types of values. If they consist of variables, they have different properties. Students can learn :

• How to simplify fractions with variables
• How to divide fractions with variables