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6th Grade
Chapter 4 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| factor | a whole number that divides another whole number with the remainder of 0 |
| greatest common factor (GFC) | ( of 2 or more numbers) is the greatest factor shared by all the numbers |
| equivalent fractions | fractions that name the same amount |
| proper fraction | has a numerator that is less than its denominator |
| improper fraction | has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator |
| mixed number | the sum of a whole number and a fraction |
| least common multiple (LCM) | (of two numbers) is the smallest number that is a multiple of both numbers |
| least common denominator (LCD) | (of two or more fractions) is the least common multiple of their denominators |
| benchmark | a convenient number used to replace fractions that are less than 1 |
| numerator | top number of a fraction |
| denominator | bottom number of a fraction |