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Fraction Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Numerator | The number or expression written above the line in a fraction. It shows the number of pieces out of the whole. |
Denominator | The quantity below the fraction bar. It tells the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided. |
Unit Fraction | A fraction with a numerator of one. For example, 1/3, 1/5, 1/24, etc. |
Benchmark Fraction | Fractions that are commonly used in estimation. For example, 1/4, 3/4, 1/2, etc. |
Equivalent Fraction | Fractions that have the same value. For example, 4/8 = 1/2. |
Improper Fraction | A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. For example, 6/5, 7/3, etc. |
Proper Fraction | A fraction less than one whole. The numerator is less than the denominator. For example, 3/8, 2/7, etc. |
Simplify | To express a fraction in simplest form. For example, 3/12 = 1/4. |
Unlike Denominators | Denominators that are NOT equal. For example, 3/5 and 5/7. |
Lowest Terms | A fraction where the numerator and denominator have no common factor greater than 1. For example, 1/2, 1/3, 3/5, 5/7. |
Mixed Number | A number written as a whole number and a fraction. Also called a mixed fraction. For example, 1 2/3. |
Like Denominators | Denominators in two are more fractions that are the same. For example, 2/5 and 4/5. |