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Topic 9 Fractions
Fractions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fractions | a symbol used to name a part of a whole, a part of a set, or a location on a number line |
| numerator | the number above the fraction bar in a fraction; it tells how many you have |
| denominator | the number below the fraction bar in a fraction; it tells the total number of equal parts in all |
| mixed number | a number with a whole number part and a fraction part |
| unit fraction | a fraction with a numerator of 1 |
| benchmark fraction | a commonly used fraction such as: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 2/3, 3/4 |
| halves | one of two equal parts of a whole |
| thirds | one of three equal parts of a whole |
| fourths | one of four equal parts of a whole |
| fifths | one of five equal parts of a whole |
| sixths | one of six equal parts of a whole |
| eighths | one of eight equal parts of a whole |
| tenths | one of ten equal parts of a whole |
| twelfths | one of twelve equal parts of a whole |