FRACTION VOCAB

Fraction

Part of a whole or set

Numerator

The top number above the fraction bar that represents the part of the whole

Denominator

The number below the fraction bar that represents the total number of equal pieces in one whole

Unit Fraction

A fraction with a numerator of 1

Equivalent Fractions

Fractions with different numbers but have the same value

Simplest Form

A fraction in which the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1

Mixed Number

A number that has a whole number and a fraction

Improper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator

Benchmark Fraction

A known fraction that is commonly used for estimating

Fraction Bar

The line that separates the numerator and denominator