Represent 2 1 4 pictorially. How many units are needed for this.

A mixed fraction is a combination of a natural number and a proper fraction (a fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator). A mixed fraction is basically an improper fraction. A mixed fraction can be converted to an improper fraction. An improper fraction can be converted to a mixed fraction. A mixed fraction is always greater than 1 . Examples: 4 1 2 , 1 1 2 , 2 1 3 Given: Mixed fraction 2 1 4 . The fraction 2 1 4 can be represented pictorially with 3 units, in which 2 units will be a complete image and 1 unit will be a quarter of the complete image. Now, 2 1 4 can be represented pictorially as below: 1 1 1 4

Do you remember how to compare like fractions, for e.g. 1 5 and 3 5 ? 3 5 is bigger than 1 5 . Why?

Like fractions are the fraction with same denominators and different numerators. Also, while comparing two fractions, if the denominators are same, then the fraction with highest value of numerator will be bigger. So, like fractions can be compared by observing their numerators. Given: Like fractions 1 5 and 3 5 . Here, on comparing numerators, we find that 3 > 1 . So, 3 5 > 1 5 . Hence, 3 5 is bigger than 1 5 .

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Andhra Pradesh Board Solutions for Chapter: Fractions, Decimals and Rational Numbers, Exercise 4: Exercise 4

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Andhra Pradesh Board Mathematics Solutions for Exercise - Andhra Pradesh Board Solutions for Chapter: Fractions, Decimals and Rational Numbers, Exercise 4: Exercise 4

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