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A fraction can be a proper fraction or an improper fraction. An improper fraction written as an integer with a fraction is called a mixed number.

If you think there’s nothing fun about fractions, think again. As adults, we use fractions every day - dividing a pizza, telling the time and splitting the bill at a restaurant. Still not convinced?