Key learning points

1. If the numerator is the same, the greater the denominator, the smaller the fraction.
2. If the numerator is the same, the greater the numerator, the larger the fraction.
3. In fractions equivalent to a whole, the numerator is the same as the denominator.
4. In fractions equivalent to a half, the numerator is half the value of the denominator.

Keywords

• Common denominator - When two or more fractions share the same denominator, you can say they have a common denominator.

• Magnitude - The magnitude of something refers to the size of something.

• Efficient - To be efficient means finding a way to solve a problem quickly whilst also maintaining accuracy.

Common misconception