Decimal fraction A fraction written as a decimal, like 3/4 written as 0.75 and 5/8 written as 0.625
Denominator The number below the fraction bar; indicates the number of equivalent pieces or sets into which something is divided.
Fraction 
A way of representing part of a whole set. A fraction is one or more parts of something split into equal parts; fractions are made up of a numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number).
Fraction families Sets of fractions having denominators that are multiples of a single number. For example, halves, fourths, eighths and sixteenths are a family.
Improper fraction A fraction in which the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
Mixed number A number expressed as the sum of an integer and a proper fraction; having a whole part and a fractional part.
Numerator The number above the line in a fraction; indicates the number of equivalent parts being considered.
Proper fraction A fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator.
Fractions are everywhere, from recipe instructions to business reports. Fractions can be used to indicate parts of a thing or proportions of a quantity. Fractions don't have be small - 'Improper fractions' are larger than, or equal to, one.
Fractions can be difficult, and scary, but we've made them a breeze in Math-Whizz with our animated lessons and interactive dictionary.
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