Comparing Fractions Vocabulary
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Less than
When a number is less than the other number. Example 56<65
Unit fraction
a fraction where the numerator is equal to 1 and the denominator is a whole number
Whole fraction
Both numerator and denominator are equal (same number); 1 whole Example: 2/2, 3/3, 7/7
Greater than
When a number is larger than the other number. Example 65 > 56
Equal to
Equivalent; same value
Denominator
The *bottom* number of a fraction which tells the total number of equal parts of a whole.
Numerator
The *top* number of a fraction which tells how many parts of the total (denominator) are being used.
Equivalent
equal in value
