Key learning points

1. When the numerator and denominator have the same value, the fraction is equal to one whole.
2. If the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is less than one whole.
3. Fractions that have numerators and denominators with the same values are also equal to each other.

Keywords

• Denominator - A denominator is the bottom number written in a fraction.

• Numerator - A numerator is the top number written in a fraction.

• Whole - All of something. All of a group or number.

Common misconception