Math & You Chapter 7 Vocabulary

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What is a benchmark?

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A known size or commonly used number that helps you compare.

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What is the numerator of a fraction?

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The top number of a fraction.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Two fractions that have the same value.

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What is the denominator of a fraction?

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The bottom number of a fraction.

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What does the denominator tell you in a fraction?

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It tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A fraction with a numerator of 1.

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number combined with a fraction.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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By multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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.