The concept of proper fraction may be explained orally and then the child be given a
few fractions printed in Braille and may be asked to identify the proper fractions in
them.
Eg. :^43 ,^53 ,^117 ,^127
Here 117 is a proper fraction because the numerator 7 is less than the denominator 11.
Once the child is comfortable with the idea of fraction and proper fraction, the idea of
improper fraction can be taught orally supported by relevant text material in Braille.
- Improper fraction
In a fraction if the numerator is greater than its denominator, then it is called an
improper fraction.
For example, 45 ,^117 ,^159 are improper fractions as the numerator is greater than the
denominator in each fraction.
Note : 1. A proper fraction is always less than 1
- An improper fraction is always is greater than 1
- Mixed fraction
A number consisting of a natural number and a fraction is called a mixed fraction.
For example,^3 15 ,^1738 ,^7115 are mixed fractions.
The idea of mixed fraction can be taught to the child orally assisted by necessary
written material in Braille. Once the idea is clear to the child he/she may be asked to
give examples for mixed fractions, thereby facilitating the child to understand the
concept better.
- Like fractions
Fractions with the same denominator are called as like fractions.
