Fraction Vocab

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Fraction

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A number that names part of a whole. It can also represent division

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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Unit Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is one and the denominator is greater than one

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction.  It tells how many parts of a whole are counted.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction.  It tells how many parts are in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Proper Fraction

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A fraction whose denominator is greater than its numerator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Improper Fraction

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A fraction with a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator 

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Mixed Number

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A whole number and a fraction together-also known as a Mixed Fraction

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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Equivalent Fractions

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Fractions that name the same amount

Fractions that have the same value

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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Simplified Fractions

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To make the fraction as simple as possible.