Fractions Vocabulary

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Fraction

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A part of a whole

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Numerator

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The top number of a fraction. It tells us how many parts we have.

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Denominator

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The bottom number of a fraction. It tells us the total amount of pieces in the whole.

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Proper Fraction

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The numerator is larger than the denominator.

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Improper Fraction

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The numerator is smaller than the denominator.

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Mixed Number

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A whole number and a proper fraction combined.

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Like Fractions

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Fractions with the same denominator.

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Unlike Fractions

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Fractions with different denominators.

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Equivalent Fractions

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Fractions that represent the same amount.