The same denominator in two or more fractions. Example, \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{5}{4}\) have the common denominator 4.

The bottom part of a fraction that tells how many equal parts the whole was partitioned into.

Fractions that have the same size and describe the same point on the number line. Example: \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{2}{4}\) are equivalent fractions.

The top part of a fraction that tells how many of the equal parts are being described.