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Fractions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| numerator | top number in a fraction; tells how many pieces you're talking about |
| denominator | bottom number in a fraction; tells how many pieces in all for one whole |
| unit fraction | a fraction with a numerator of one |
| equivalent fractions | two fractions that are the same amount; multiply the top and bottom by the same number |
| mixed number | a number with a whole and a fraction part |
| improper fraction | a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator |
| adding or subtracting fractions | the denominators must be the same |
| tenths | one place after the decimal |
| hundredths | two places after the decimal |
| penny | $0.01 |
| nickel | $0.05 |
| dime | $0.10 |
| quarter | $0.25 |
| Decimal | A number with a decimal point separating the whole number and the tenths, hundredths, thousandths. |