A fraction \(\large{ \frac{3}{8} }\) is part of a counting number with two parts. The numerator is the upper part \(\large{ 3 }\) and the denominator is the lower part \(\large{ 8 }\) of the fraction.
Common Fraction - Both top and bottom are integers.
- \(\large{\; \frac{6}{8} }\) , \(\large{ \frac{3}{4} }\)
Common Denominator - Two or more fractions have the same denominator.
- \(\large{\; \frac{1}{4} + \frac{3}{4} }\)
Rational Number - Numbers expressed as a ratio of two numbers.
- \(\large{\; -\frac{1}{8} }\) , \(\large{ \frac{3}{4} }\)
