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Gr 6 Fraction Vocab
Terms need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fraction | -a whole that has been divided into smaller, equal parts |
| Proper Fraction | -a fraction where the smaller number is on top |
| Improper Fraction | -a fraction where the bigger number is on top |
| Numerator | -the top number of a fraction |
| Denominator | -the bottom number of a fraction |
| Whole Number | -a number zero or larger that has not been divided into smaller parts |
| Mixed Number | -a whole number "mixed up" with a fraction |
| Reciprocal | -a fraction that flipped the numerator and denominator |
| Simplify Before you Multiply | -a way to reduce numbers of a fraction placed diagonally that share common factors |
| KCF | -steps for dividing fractions, a.k.a. Keep Change Flip |