Fractions Vocabulary

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What is a Denominator?

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The bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts there are in all.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a number that names part of a whole.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A fraction with one in the numerator.

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What is a Numerator?

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The number of parts that are counted, separated or shaded.

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Which fraction has a numerator of 3?

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3/5

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Fractions that represent the same part of a whole.

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number combined with a fraction.

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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 an improper fraction?

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