denominatorThe bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole.
improper fractionA fraction in which the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
mixed number

An expression in which a whole number is combined with a proper fraction.  For example 5  

is a mixed number.

numeratorThe top number of a fraction that tells how many parts of a whole are being represented.
proper fractionA fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator.