Key learning points

1. In fractions equivalent to a half, the numerator is half the value of the denominator.
2. When the numerator is more than half the value of the denominator, the fraction is greater than a half.
3. When the numerator is less than half the value of the denominator, the fraction is less than a half.

Keywords

• Proper fraction - A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number).

• Order - To order things means to put things into their correct place following a set rule.

Common misconception