What Are Unit and Non Unit Fractions

A unit fraction is any fraction where the numerator is 1, eg ¼. A non-unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is not 1, eg ⅘. Mixed fractions are a mix of whole numbers and a fraction together, eg 1 ¼.

What are non-unit fractions?

A non-unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than 1. The denominator can be any whole number. Here are some examples of non-unit fractions: ⅖ , ⁷⁄₁₂ and ¾

What is the difference between a fraction and a unit fraction?

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is 1 and the denominator (bottom number) is a whole number. All these fractions are unit fractions: Children will first learn about unit fractions in Year 1, when they will be introduced to the concept of ‘half’ and ‘quarter’.

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