A fraction represents a numerical value, which defines the parts of a whole.

It represents the equal parts of the whole. A fraction has two parts, namely numerator and denominator. The number on the top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator.

Explanation: In this image, Sarah has a basket of fruits. The basket contains 12 mangoes and 5 oranges. The fractional representation for oranges is \$5/17\$.

A mixed fraction is a type of fraction in which there is a whole number part and a fractional part.

A mixed fraction is a combination of the whole number part and a fraction.

Explanation: In this image, Ramu had 10 apples and wanted to share them equally among 3 friends. Each friend receives \$3 1/3\$ apples.

Decimals are a way to represent parts of a whole or parts of a group.

They are numbers that include a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

It is represented by a dot (.) and is used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

Explanation: In this image, decimal number 3.75, the digit 3 is in the whole number place, the digit 7 is in the tenth place (representing \$7/10\$), and the digit 5 is in the hundredth place (representing \$5/100\$).