They are a number that's part of a whole. The number above the line in a fraction. How many pieces there are out of the whole. Denominator The number below the line in a fraction. How many equal pieces the whole is divided into.
Equivalent Fractions Are two fractions with the same area.
If the numerator is bigger than the denominator. You have more pieces than the whole. If you divide the numerator and the denominator you'll have a mixed number. Except if it is a whole number. 36 count by the higher denominator and find the equivalent fraction with each fraction having the same denominator.