Fraction Vocabulary
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
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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.
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| Denominator | The quantity below the fraction bar. It tells the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.
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| Unit Fraction | A fraction with a numerator of one. For example, 1/3, 1/5, 1/24, etc.
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| Benchmark Fraction | Fractions that are commonly used in estimation. For example, 1/4, 3/4, 1/2, etc.
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| Equivalent Fraction | Fractions that have the same value. For example, 4/8 = 1/2.
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| Improper Fraction | A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. For example, 6/5, 7/3, etc.
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| Proper Fraction | A fraction less than one whole. The numerator is less than the denominator. For example, 3/8, 2/7, etc.
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| Simplify | To express a fraction in simplest form. For example, 3/12 = 1/4.
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| Unlike Denominators | Denominators that are NOT equal. For example, 3/5 and 5/7.
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| 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.
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| Mixed Number | A number written as a whole number and a fraction. Also called a mixed fraction. For example, 1 2/3.
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| Like Denominators | Denominators in two are more fractions that are the same. For example, 2/5 and 4/5.
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