A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole. It is written in the form of a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3 and the denominator is 4.
To simplify a fraction, you need to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator. Then, divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF. The resulting fraction will be in its simplest form.
A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator. An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator. For example, 3/4 is a proper fraction, while 7/4 is an improper fraction.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator using long division. If the decimal does not terminate, you can round it to a certain number of decimal places. For example, 3/4 is equal to 0.75 when converted to a decimal.
A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. It is written in the form of a whole number followed by a space and a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.