Understanding integers Vocabulary

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction shows part of a whole and has two parts: the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number).

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What is an example of a fraction?

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In the fraction ¾, 3 is the numerator, and 4 is the denominator. It means 3 parts out of 4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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What is an example of a mixed number?

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2 ½ means 2 whole parts and ½ as a fraction.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal number that ends or stops.

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What is an example of a terminating decimal?

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0.75 is a terminating decimal because it ends after two decimal places.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that keeps repeating the same number or pattern.

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What is an example of a repeating decimal?

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0.333... (where 3 keeps repeating) is a repeating decimal.

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are numbers that include 0 and all positive numbers without fractions or decimals.

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What is an example of whole numbers?

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0, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.