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Unit 14
Add and Subtract Fractions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mixed Number | A number containing a whole number and a proper fraction |
| Distance | How much space is between two things |
| Difference | The distance between two numbers; can be found using subtraction |
| Sum | The total of two or more numbers added together |
| Model | A representation of something |
| Improper Fraction | A fraction that represents a value greater than one whole |
| Subtraction | Taking away an amount from a larger amount; finding the difference between two numbers |
| Addition | Combining two or more numbers to get a total |
| Numerator | The top number in a fraction that shows how many parts of the whole there are |
| Denominator | The bottom number of a fraction that shows the number of equal parts in one whole |
| Fraction | A number that shows a part of a whole or part of a set |
| Strip Diagram | A model used to solve word problems that shows the relationship between known and unknown amounts |
| Operations | Math processes, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division |
| Number Line | A line with numerical values placed in the correct order showing the distance between numbers |
| Estimate | A reasonable guess that is close to the right answer |