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Fraction Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Composite Number | A whole number with more than TWO factors. |
| Prime Number | A whole number with EXACTLY two factors. |
| Fraction | A number that names part of whole or part of a group. |
| Numerator | The top number in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts one has or is being used. |
| Denominator | The bottom number in a fraction. It tells the total number of equal parts in the whole. |
| Equivalent Fractions | Fractions that have the same value. |
| Benchmark Fractions | Common fractions like 1/2 or one that are often used to compare or order numbers. |
| Unit Fractions | A fraction with a numerator of 1. |
| Mixed Number | A number that has both a whole number and a fraction. |
| Improper Fractions | A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. |
| Like Fractions | Fractions with the same denominators. |
| Common Factors | A factor that is shared by two or more given numbers. |