A fraction represents a part of a whole or a division of a quantity into equal parts. It consists of two numbers: the numerator and the denominator.

• Numerator: The top number, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
• Denominator: The bottom number, showing into how many equal parts the whole is divided.

For example, in the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$, 3 is the numerator, and 4 is the denominator. This fraction means 3 out of 4 equal parts.

Types of Fractions:

1. Proper Fraction: The numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., $\frac{2}{5}$).
2. Improper Fraction: The numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., $\frac{7}{4}$).
3. Mixed Number: A whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., $2 \frac{1}{3}$).
4. Equivalent Fractions: Different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{4}$).

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

1. How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
2. What are equivalent fractions, and how do you find them?
3. How do you simplify a fraction?
4. How do you add and subtract fractions with different denominators?
5. What are the real-life applications of fractions?

Tip: When comparing fractions, convert them to have a common denominator to make the comparison easier.