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2. FRACTION AND ALGEBRA
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Definitions
Unit fraction is the fraction with numerator 1
Proper fraction is the one in which numerator is less than denominator
Improper fraction =fraction in which the numerator is more than the denominator
Mixed fraction=mixed fraction consist of a whole number along with a proper fraction
Like fraction=fractions with same denominators
Unlike fraction=fractions with different denominators
Lowest or simplest form means changing the fraction into lowest possible number
The word fraction is derived from Latin word( fractio) which means to break
There are two methods to make denominators same (LCM or Common denominators.
Rules for simplification of fractions
Before adding or subtracting fractions, we should make sure that the denominator are
equal hence the addition and subtraction of fractions are possible with common
denominator
When we multiply two fractions, then the numerators are multiplied as well as the
denominators. Later simplify the fraction
When we divide a fraction from another fraction, we have to find the reciprocal of
another fraction.