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MyMathCh8Vocab
Fractions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| denominator | the bottom number in a fraction which tells the total number of equal parts |
| improper fraction | a fraction with a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator |
| least common multiple | the least multiple greater than 0 that is a common multiple of each of two or more numbers |
| benchmark fractions | common fractions that are used for estimation |
| equivalent fractions | fractions that have the same value |
| simplest form | a fraction in which the numerator and the denominator have no common factor greater than one |
| mixed number | a number that has a whole number part and a fraction part |
| numerator | the top number in a fraction which tells how many of the equal parts are being used |
| greatest common factor | the greatest of the common factors of each of two or more numbers |