Parts of a Fraction
Numerator
the number on the top of a fraction, tells you how. many parts of a whole you have
Equivalent Fractions
fractions that equal the same amount but look different
Half
When you divide something into two equal parts
Simplify
to make a fraction as small as possible
Denominator
Mixed Number
Number greater than 1 shown as a whole number with a fraction
Quarter
When you divide something into four equal parts
Common Denominator
A multiple or factor both denominators have in common
Fraction
Tells you how many parts of a whole you have
Proper Fraction
number less than 1 shown as a fraction, numerator is less than the denominator
Factor
A number multiplied by another number to make a product
Least Common Multiple
lowest multiple of two numbers
Fraction Bar
bar that separates the numerator and denominator, says "out of"
Improper Fraction
Fraction greater than 1, not shown as a mixed number, where the numerator is larger than the denominator
Product of two whole numbers
Greatest Common Factor
largest factor of two numbers