A fraction where the numerator and denominator are equal amounts, as in 
or 
. Unit fractions serve to help with conversions in the Factor Label method.
| factor label method | One method of converting a measurement from one unit of measurement to another unit of measurement. In this method, you multiply the original measurement by unit fractions containing different units of measurement to obtain the new unit of measurement. |
| unit equivalents | Statements of equivalence between measurement units within a system or in comparison to another system of units. For example 1 foot = 12 inches or 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters are both examples of unit equivalents. |
| unit fractions | A fraction where the numerator and denominator are equal amounts, as in |