Key learning points

1. When the whole is the same, the greater the number of equal parts, the smaller each equal part is.
2. When the whole is the same, the smaller the number of equal parts, the larger each equal part is.
3. When comparing unit fractions, the greater the denominator, the smaller the fraction.
4. When comparing unit fractions, the smaller the denominator, the larger the fraction.

Keywords

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

• Unit fraction - A unit fraction is any fraction where the numerator is 1

Common misconception