Fractions (Mathematics)

Guide Note:In mathematics, a fraction represents a proportional relationship between a part or parts and the whole.

Fast Facts:

  1. Latin: "fracus" meaning "broken"
  2. Numerator: top number representing the part
  3. Denominator: bottom number representing the whole
  4. Quotient of numbers: Numerator divided by the denominator
  5. Vulgar (Common) Fractions: One integer divided (over) a non-zero integer
  6. Proper Fractions: Value of numerator is less than value of denominator (ie: 1/3)
  7. Improper Fractions: Value of numerator is greater than or equal to value of denominator (ie: 6/5)
  8. Mixed Number: Sum of a whole number and a fraction (ie: 2 1/4)

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Wikipedia: Fractions (Mathematics)
  2. Visual Fractions: A Tutorial that Models Fractions with Number Lines or Circles
  3. KidsOLR: Fractions Basics
  4. Help With Fractions: Understanding Fractions
  5. AAA Math: Fractions Excercises  WARNING: Ad-heavy
  6. University of Utah: What are Fractions?  Lelah: Good slightly more advance overview
  7. The Mathematical Association of America: Egyptian Fractions

Fractions (Mathematics) Recent News

Fractions (Mathematics) History

Notable Figures in Fractions (Mathematics)

Pythagoras of Samos

Euclid of Alexandria

Pietro Antonio Cataldi

Thomas Joannes Stieltjes

Fractions (Mathematics) Fun Stuff

Fractions (Mathematics) Education Resources

Fractions (Mathematics) Photos and Videos

Fractions (Mathematics) Blogs and Forums

Fractions (Mathematics) Organizations and Societies

Fractions (Mathematics) Books and Publications

Related Searches

Arithmetic | Mathematics | Algebra | Abstract Algebra | Linear Algebra | Trigonometry | Mental Math | Topology | Number Theory | Metric System | Euclid | Statistics