Fraction Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to partition a shape?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.G.A.2

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a fraction.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

What are equivalent fractions?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value or amount.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What is the result of an addition problem called?

Back

The sum.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction with a numerator less than its denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is a numerator?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is a denominator?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

What is a whole number?

Back

A number without fractions; a non-negative integer.

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B