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Terms of a Fraction
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numbers like 1/8. Comprised of a numerator and denominator
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Numerator of a Fraction
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Top number in a common fraction. Represents number of equal parts shaded.
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Denominator of a Fraction
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Bottom number in a common fraction. Think "D for Denominator and Down" Represents number of equal parts in total that the unit has been divided into.
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Unit Fraction
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A number whose numerator is one and whose denominator is a counting number is called a unit fraction.
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Use of a Fraction
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A fraction can be used to represent one or more of the equal parts into which a whole has been divided.
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Solving a fraction
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To solve a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. Why? A fraction can be used to represent the division of one number by another non-zero number.
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Use of Fraction - Comparison
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We can use a fraction to compare one number to another, as a ratio. (i.e. savings to earnings, earnings to savings, money spent to money earned, etc.)
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Proper Fraction
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A fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator.
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Improper fraction
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A fraction in which the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator...
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