Question | Answer |
Cancellation | Reducing process that is used to simplify the multiplication and division of fractions |
Common denominator | To add two or more fractions denominators must be the same |
Denominator | The number of a common fraction below the division line |
Equivalent | Two or more fractions equivalent in value |
Fraction | Expresses a part of a whole number |
Greatest common divisor | The largest possible number that will divide evenly into both the numerator and denominator |
Higher terms | Expressing a fraction with a new numerator and denominator that is equivalent to the original |
Improper fraction | Fraction that has a value equal to or greater than 1; numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator |
Least common denominator | Smallest non-zero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly |
Like fractions | Proper fractions with the same denominators |
Lowest Terms | Expressing a fraction when no number divides evenly into the numerator and denominator except the number 1 |
Mixed Numbers | Sum of a whole number greater than zero and a proper fraction. Ex: 2 1/4 |
Numerator | Number of a common fraction above the division line |
Prime Numbers | Whole number greater than 1 that is only divisible by itself and 1 |
Proper fraction | Fractions with a value less than 1; numerator is smaller than denominator |
Reciprocal of a fraction | The interchanging of the numerator and denominator. inverted number is the reciprocal |
Unlike fractions | Proper fractions with different denominators |
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