# Learning FractionsHub Page

Welcome to the Math Salamanders Learning Fractions support page.

Here you will find information and support about everything to do with fractions.

We have a huge range of resources, from fraction calculators and fraction conversion sheets to fraction information posters, fraction strips and flashcards.

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## Online Fraction Calculators

### Fraction Definitions

#### What is a fraction?

A fraction is a number which contains parts of a whole.

Fractions can be smaller than or larger than one (one whole).

A fraction is a number with the form: ${n \over d}$

where n and d are two numbers.

The number n above the line is called the numerator.

The number d below the line is called the denominator.

#### Alternative notation

Alternative ways of expressing this statement include:

n over d, n ÷ d

#### Fraction Notation Example

The fraction ${5 \over 6}$ could be expressed as: five-sixths, five over six, 5 ÷ 6

### Proper and Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers

A fraction is a number with the form: ${n \over d}$

• If the numerator is smaller than the denominator (if n < d), then the fraction is called a proper fraction, and its value is less than 1.
• If the numerator is greater than the denominator (if n > d), then the fraction is called an improper fraction, and its value is greater than 1.
• If the numerator is equal to the denominator, then the fraction's value is equal to 1.
• A mixed number (or mixed fraction) is a number that has a whole number part to it, and a fraction part to it.

### Types of Fractions Examples

${3 \over 7} \; , \; {2 \over 10} \; and \; {17 \over 26}$ are all proper fractions.

${31 \over 5} \; , \; {15 \over 10} \; and \; {37 \over 23}$ are all improper fractions.

$3{1 \over 5} \; , \; 2 {5 \over 8} \; and \; 4 {1 \over 2}$ are all mixed numbers or mixed fractions.

To get help converting improper fractions to mixed numbers,

### "Common" or "Vulgar" Fractions

A common or vulgar fraction is simply an ordinary fraction.

The numerator and denominator must be integers, or whole numbers, and the denominator cannot equal zero.

${35 \over 45} \; , \; {5 \over 9} \; and \; {51 \over 16}$ are all common or vulgar fractions.

${3.2 \over 4.5} \; , \; {5 \over 0} \; and \; {0.57 \over 1.6}$ are NOT common or vulgar fractions.

### Decimal Fractions

A decimal fraction is a fraction where the denominator is a power of ten.

${7 \over 10} \; , \; {5 \over 100} \; , \; {537 \over 1000}$ are all decimal fractions.

They are equal to 0.7, 0.05 and 0.537 respectively.

${3 \over 5} \; , \; {2 \over 12} \; and \; {263 \over 500}$ are not decimal fractions.

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