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mhphall prealgebra
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the least common denominator? | The least common denominator of two or more fractions is the least common multiple (LCM) of their denominators. |
| What is a least common multiple? | The least common multiple of two or more numbers is the least number that is a common multiple. |
| What is a multiple? | A multiple of a number is the product of that number and any nonzero whole number. |
| What is a reciprocal? | Reciprocals are 2 numbers with a product. |
| What is a repeating decimal? | A repeating decimal is a decimal in which the same block of digits repeats without end. |
| What is a terminating decimal? | A terminating decimal is a decimal with a finite number of digits. |