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We have also learnt that in a fraction, the number above the Numerator 3
horizontal line is the Numerator and the number below the Horizontal 4
horizontal line is the Denominator. line
Denominator
Now, let us learn more about fractions.
Like and UnLike Fractions
Like Fractions
Look at the given figures.
1 2 3 4 5
6 6 6 6 6
Each of these figures has been divided into 6 equal parts but shaded differently. The
denominators of the fractions representing the shaded parts are the same.
That is 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . These are called like fractions.
6 6 6 6 6
Thus, two or more fractions having the same denominator are called like fractions.
Some more examples of like fractions are 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 ; 7 , 3 and 9 .
5 5 5 5 11 11 11
Unlike Fractions
Look at the given figures.
2 3 4 3
4 8 6 10
These figures are divided into different numbers of parts and shaded differently. The
denominators of the fractions representing the shaded parts are different. These are
called unlike fractions.
That is 2 , 3 , 4 , 3 . These are called unlike fractions. Thus, two or more fractions
4 8 6 10
which do not have the same denominator are called unlike fractions.
Fast Check
Encircle the odd one out. Math Insight
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1. 2 , 3 , 7 , 8 2. 1 , 5 , 11 13 Same denominator Like fractions
9 9 8 9 12 11 12 12 Different denominators Unlike fractions
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