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Unit 6 Fractions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Denominator | the part of a fraction written below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set |
| Fraction | a number in the form A over B.png where a and b are whole numbers and b is not equal to zero. A fraction can be used to name part of an object, part of a set of objects, to compare two quantities, or to represent division. |
| Improper fraction | a number in the form A over B.png where a and b are whole numbers and a > b where b is not equal to zero |
| Least common denominator (LCD) | the least common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions |
| Mixed number | a number that is composed of a whole number and a fraction |
| Numerator | the part of a fraction written above the fraction bar that tells the number of fractional parts specified or being considered |
| Proper fraction | a number in the form A over B.png where a and b are whole numbers and a < b where b is not equal to zero |
| simplify fractions | to take a fraction to its simplest form 2/4=1/2, where 1/2 is the simplest form of 2/4 |
| equivalent fractions | fractions with different numerators and denominators that represent the same value or proportion of the whole |