...many children began their study of fractions by memorizing a definition of fraction. They learned, "A fraction is one or more of the equal parts of a unit." Clearly, this definition is a mere jumble of meaningless words to those who have not had experience...

...Term, 1887. Arithmetic OutliQe. Third Primary Class.— Jorjn F. BabcocK. Instructor. . March 18th. 1. A fraction is one or more of the equal parts of a unit. 2. A fraction is usually expressed by two numbers called the Numerator and the Denominator. 3. The...

...process of rinding the product of one number taken as many times as there are units in another, (b) Л fraction is one or more of the equal parts of a unit, (c) A factor of a number is any one of two or more integers whose product equals the number. 2. (a)...