Denominator
The bottom number of a fraction that represents the whole set
Equivalent Fractions
Two or more different fractions that show the same quantity
Improper Fraction
A fraction that represents more than one by having the numerator larger than the denominator
Mixed Number
A number greater than one represented by a whole number plus a fraction whose value is less than one
Numerator
The top number in a fraction; represents part of the whole
Unit Fraction
A fraction with a numerator of 1
Reduce
Writing a fraction into a simpler form
Simplest Form or Lowest Term
When the numerator and denominator in a fraction have no common factors other than 1
Common Factors
Numbers that are in the list of factors for two different numbers
Common Denominators
For two or more fractions that have the same denominator