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Math Definitions 1
Spelling and Definitions of math terms
| math word | math definition |
|---|---|
| denominator | the number below the line in a fraction - it represents the whole |
| equivalent fractions | fractions that have different denominators but name the same amount |
| fair game | a game in which every player has the same chance of winning |
| mixed number | a number that is written using both a whole number and a fraction |
| algebra | an area of math where numbers are represented by letters |
| analogue clock | a clock with numbers 1 to 12 around the face and rotating hands to show the minutes and seconds |
| numerator | the number above the line in a fration - it represents the number of equal parts being considered |
| probability | a number from 0 to 1 that tells the chance that an event will happen |
| array | a set of objects or numbers arranged in order, often in rows and columns |
| congruent | having the same size and shape |
| coordinates | used to show position on a grid; shown as pairs of letters or numbers, e.g. (8,4) |
| common factor | a whole number that divides two (or more) other numbers exactly |
| factor | a whole number that divides exactly inot another number; a whole number that multiplies with another number to make a third number |
| metric system | decimal system of measurement; uses multiples of 10 |
| whole number | a counting number from zero to infinity. |