Definitions
A number that represents a part of a whole, written as one number over another, separated by a line
Fraction
2/8
1/4
1/2 x 2
2/4
1/2 and 3/4
>
3/4, 1/4, 5/4
1/4, 3/4, 5/4
The top number in a fraction, which shows how many parts are being considered.
Numerator
4/20
1/5
3/5 x 4
12/20
3/5 and 7/5
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2/8, 5/8, 3/8
2/8, 3/8, 5/8
Fractions that have different numerators and denominators but represent the same value
Equivalent fractions
10/20
1/2
7/11 x 3
21/33
2/8 and 1/24
=
3/4, 3/8, 3/6
3/8, 3/6, 3/4
To examine two or more fractions to determine which is greater, smaller, or if they are equal.
Compare
12/14
6/7
10/30 x 3
30/90
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1/2, 3/4, 2/3
1/2, 2/3, 3/4
To reduce a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.
Simplify
18/24
3/4
12/15 x 3
36/45
20/10 and 4/2
=
5/6, 7/4, 9/8
5/6, 9/8, 7/4