Math Fractions

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 2 1/4.

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator.

As the denominator increases, the size of each piece gets smaller.

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.