Mixed Fraction Definition – Example Definition: A “Mixed Fraction” is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. In figure, example (i) shows, 2 3/4 is a mixed fraction where 2 is a whole number and 3/4 is a proper fraction. Example (ii) shows, 3 1/5 is a mixed fraction where 3 is a whole […]

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Decimal Numbers – Place Value Chart Decimal Number We know that decimal numbers means a writing fractions or a number with denominators are powers of 10. In a decimal number decimal point dot (.) is called decimal point. Decimal point separates the whole number part and the fractional part. In below example 287 is whole […]

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Tenths Place – Definition – Example Definition The first digit to the right of the decimal point represents the tenths place. The number after the decimal is called the decimal part and the number before the decimal point is called the whole or integral part. First we take a plane sheet which represents one whole. […]

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       Introduction – Pie Chart   Here we will discuss in brief about construction of a Pie Chart or Pie Graph from given data. Let us see what is a pie chart or pie graph. A “pie graph or (pie chart)” is a circular chart divided into sectors, each sector represents a proportionate part of a whole. […]

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Decimal Numbers A number whose whole number part and fractional part is separated by a decimal point is known as a decimal number.                A dot (.) represents a decimal point. When the numbers are expressed in the decimal form are called decimal numbers. In a decimal number decimal point […]

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Introduction – Percentage  Definition:  A Percent is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. In other words, Percent is a fraction of denominator 100. Percent is denoted by the symbol %. ‘Per’ ‘cent’ means out of 100. The percent symbol is written to the right side of the number, like this 15%. Example: 25% (read as twenty five percent)  […]

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Like and Unlike Fractions                       Like Fractions We see a group of fractions. 1/3, 2/3, 4/3, 7/3, 8/3, 10/3 We observe that in the group, denominator of each fraction is 3, i.e., the denominators of all the fractions are equal. Definition:  Fractions with same denominators (bottom […]

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Fraction – Introduction Definition: In mathematics, A fraction is a numerical value, that represents a part of a whole. When an object or group of objects is divided into equal parts, then each individual part is a fraction. A fraction can be a portion of any quantity out of the whole and whole can be […]

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Proper and Improper Fractions Proper Fraction: Definition A “Proper Fraction” is a fraction whose numerator is smaller than it’s denominator. Example: In below figure 1/5, is a proper fraction because numerator 1 is smaller than denominator 5. Similarly, 4/9, 3/7 and 5/8 are a proper fractions because every fraction has numerator is smaller than denominator. Some more […]

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