Fraction Vocabulary

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What does it mean to partition a shape?

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To break, split, or divide a shape into equal parts.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a fraction.

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What are equivalent fractions?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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What is the result of an addition problem called?

Back

The sum.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction with a numerator less than its denominator.

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What is a numerator?

Back

The top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

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The bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a whole number?

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A number without fractions; a non-negative integer.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.