Fractions Notes for High School Students

Fractions Notes for High School
Students
1. Definition of a Fraction
●​ A fraction represents a part of a whole.
●​ It consists of two parts:
○​ Numerator: The number on the top, indicating how many parts are taken.
○​ Denominator: The number on the bottom, indicating the total number of
equal parts.

Example: In , 3 is the numerator, and 4 is the denominator.




2. Types of Fractions
2.1 Proper Fractions

●​ The numerator is smaller than the denominator.
●​ Example:

2.2 Improper Fractions

●​ The numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
●​ Example:

2.3 Mixed Numbers

●​ A combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.
●​ Example:

2.4 Equivalent Fractions

●​ Fractions that represent the same value but have different numerators and
denominators.
●​ Example:




3. Simplifying Fractions