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MATH FRACTIONS G 5
MATH FRACTIONS VOCABULARYMr G mles
Question | Answer |
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Fraction | Not a whole number, or a whole number and some more - from Latin meaning breaking |
Vulgar fraction | Generally considered a fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator |
Simplest looking fraction | Most often called (gasp) Simplest form - a fraction that can not be renamed with a smaller numerator and denominator - has no common factors in the numerator & denominator - ALL ANSWERS ALWAYS ARE TO RENAMED TO SIMPLEST LOOKING FORM |
Oversized or top heavy fraction | Most often called (gasp) Improper fraction - represents a number greater than one - it is often easier to work with improper fractions than mixed number |
Denominator | The bottom number in a fraction - from latin meaning held in common |
Numerator | The top number in a fraction - from latin meaning number or counter |
Solidus | The line in a fraction when written as 3/5 - often called the fraction bar |
Vinculum | The line in a fraction when written numerator over the denominator - often called the fraction bar |
Équivalent fraction | Two or more fractions that are identical in meaning but not appearance |
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Percent | From Latin per centum meaning of 100 |
Proportion | A statement that says two ratios are equal |
LCM least common multiple | A term invented to confuse kids! The smallest common multiple of two numbers (denominators) |
GCF greatest common factor | A term invented to confuse kids! The largest common factor of two numbers (denominators) |
FCM or FCF | The first common factor or multiple you think of that will allow you to rename a fraction! Very useful. |