Unit 3 Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for the number above the line in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being described?

Back

Numerator

Front

What do you call a number that consists of a whole number and a fractional part?

Back

Mixed number

Front

What is a mathematical statement that uses an equal sign to show that two expressions have the same value?

Back

Equation

Front

What is the operation called that means to separate or take away?

Back

Subtract

Front

What are two or more different fractions that represent the same part of a whole called?

Back

Equivalent fractions

Front

What is the term for the number below the line in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts?

Back

Denominator

Front

What is the process of finding a common denominator for two or more fractions called?

Back

Finding a common denominator

Front

What do you call a fraction that has a numerator larger than its denominator?

Back

Improper fraction

Front

What is the term for a fraction that is expressed in its simplest form?

Back

Simplest form or lowest terms

Front

What is the process of converting a mixed number into an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator, then place that over the original denominator.