Math Terms

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What is the result of adding numbers called?

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sum

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Can the numerator be divided by the denominator in a fraction?

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True

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What is it called when a fraction cannot be simplified any further?

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simplest form

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Where is the numerator located in a fraction?

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above the fraction bar

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What do we call a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator?

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improper fraction

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What is the term for the number below the fraction bar in a fraction?

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denominator

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What is the process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form called?

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simplification

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is the term for a fraction that equals one?

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unit fraction

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) used for in fractions?

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To find a common denominator for adding or subtracting fractions.