Fraction Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean for a number to be divisible?

Back

A number is divisible by another if it can be divided evenly without leaving a remainder.

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.B.3

Front

Is it true that the numerator is always bigger than the denominator in a fraction?

Back

False. The numerator can be smaller than, equal to, or larger than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is the value of the fraction 4/4?

Back

The value of the fraction 4/4 is 1.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1