Fraction
A number that shows a part of a whole.
Example:
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Numerator
The top number in a fraction. It tells you how many parts you have.
Example:
In \(\frac{3}{4}\), the numerator is 3.
Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction. It tells the total number of equal parts in the whole.
Example:
In \(\frac{3}{4}\), the denominator is 4.
Equivalent Fractions
Fractions that have the same value, even though they look different.
Example:
\(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{4}{8}\)
Simplify
To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Example:
\(\frac{6}{9} \xrightarrow{\div 3} \frac{2}{3}\)
Comparing Fractions
Using symbols like <, >, or = to see which fraction has a larger or smaller value.
Example:
\(\frac{1}{2} < \frac{3}{4}\)
Improper Fraction
A fraction where the numerator is bigger than (or equal to) the denominator. Its value is 1 or more.
Example:
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
Mixed Number
A number that is made up of a whole number and a fraction.
Example:
\(1\frac{2}{3}\)
Like Denominators
When two or more fractions have the same denominator.
Example:
\(\frac{1}{8}\) and \(\frac{5}{8}\)