Fraction Vocabulary

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number contains a whole number and a fractional number.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the number in a fraction that is above the fraction bar; it represents 'part' of a number or set.

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What is the greatest common factor?

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The greatest common factor is the highest number that divides evenly into two or more numbers.

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number that can be evenly divided into two different numbers.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number in a fraction that is below the fraction bar; it represents the total number of equal parts.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction that has a numerator of 1.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a common fraction that is used as a reference point, such as 1/2 or 1/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.