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  • Fraction
    A numerical expression representing a part of a whole, written with a numerator above a denominator.
  • Numerator
    The upper part of a fraction, indicating how many parts are considered out of the whole.
  • Denominator
    The lower part of a fraction, showing the total number of equal parts in the whole.
  • Common Factor
    A number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.
  • Simplified Fraction
    A fraction in which the numerator and denominator share no common factors other than 1.
  • Decimal Equivalent
    A value obtained by dividing the numerator by the denominator, expressing the fraction as a decimal.
  • Even Number
    A whole number divisible by 2, often used to quickly identify possible simplification steps.
  • Whole Number
    A non-fractional, non-decimal number, sometimes resulting from fully simplifying a fraction.
  • Zero Removal
    A shortcut for simplifying fractions when both numerator and denominator end in zero.
  • Division
    The arithmetic operation used to find decimal equivalents or to simplify fractions by common factors.
  • Comparison
    The process of determining which of two fractions represents a larger or smaller value.
  • Calculator
    A tool frequently used to perform division for simplification or to find decimal equivalents.
  • Step-by-Step Reduction
    A methodical approach to simplifying fractions by dividing by common factors repeatedly.
  • Less Than Sign
    A mathematical symbol used to indicate that one value is smaller than another when comparing fractions.
  • Equal Fractions
    Two fractions that represent the same value, often revealed by converting to decimals.