asunder

widely separated; to separate into pieces or put in separate parts.


comprehension

The ability to understand.  If you comprehend something you understand what it means and how its used.


Denominator

The bottom part of a fraction, found under the division line.  This part of the fractions represents the whole.


fourth

being one of four equal parts, the next after three


half

one of two equal parts, to be split into two parts


maximize

to make the largest; to increase to the greatest possible amount


Numerator

The top part of the fraction, found above the division line.  This value represents the part of the fraction.


third

to break into three equal pieces, the place after second.