Types of Fractions
A proper fraction is a fraction less than 1. All that means is numerator is smaller than the denominator. The shaded portion of the rectangle can be represented by the proper fraction
A mixed number is a number greater than 1 with a whole number part and a fractional part. The shaded portion of the rectangles can be represented by the mixed number
An improper fractionis a fraction greater than or equal to 1. The numerator of an improper fraction is greater than or equal to the denominator. The shaded portion of the rectangles can be represented by the improper fraction