Fraction Rules

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True or False: You can add fractions without a common denominator.

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False

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

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Numerator

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What do you call a number that has a whole number and a fraction?

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Mixed number

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What are fractions that show different numbers with the same value called? Example: 3/4=6/8

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Equivalent fraction

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What must you find when adding and subtracting fractions?

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Least common denominator (LCD)

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

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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.

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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 the process of simplifying a fraction called?

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Reducing or simplifying the fraction.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.