Chapter 4: Fractions and Decimals

Ans: A number representing a part of a whole is called a fraction.

Ans: A fraction with denominator greater than the numerator is called a proper fraction

Ans: fractions with the same denominator are called like fractions.

Ans: $13\dfrac{5}{8}$ Is a mix fraction.

Ans: $\dfrac{{18}}{5}$ Is a improper fraction

Ans: $\dfrac{7}{{19}}$ Is a proper fraction.

Ans: $\dfrac{5}{8}$ and $\dfrac{3}{8}$ Are like proper fractions.

Ans: $\dfrac{6}{{11}}$ and $\dfrac{6}{{13}}$ are unlike proper fractions.

Ans: Given fraction is $\dfrac{6}{{15}} = \dfrac{{6 \div 3}}{{15 \div 3}} = \dfrac{2}{5}$

The fraction $\dfrac{6}{{15}}$ in simplest form is $\dfrac{2}{5}$

Ans: Given fraction is $\dfrac{{17}}{{34}} = \dfrac{{17 \div 17}}{{34 \div 17}} = \dfrac{1}{2}$

The fraction $\dfrac{{17}}{{34}}$ in simplest form is $\dfrac{1}{2}$