Most often called (gasp) Simplest form - a fraction that can not be renamed with a smaller numerator and denominator - has no common factors in the numerator & denominator - ALL ANSWERS ALWAYS ARE TO RENAMED TO SIMPLEST LOOKING FORM
Proportion
A statement that says two ratios are equal
Solidus
The line in a fraction when written as 3/5 - often called the fraction bar
Fraction
Not a whole number, or a whole number and some more - from Latin meaning breaking
Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction - from latin meaning held in common
Oversized or top heavy fraction
Most often called (gasp) Improper fraction - represents a number greater than one - it is often easier to work with improper fractions than mixed number
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Numerator
The top number in a fraction - from latin meaning number or counter
Vulgar fraction
Generally considered a fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator
GCF greatest common factor
A term invented to confuse kids! The largest common factor of two numbers (denominators)
