Math Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a proper fraction?

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

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What is area?

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Area is the measure of square units that fit inside a shape.

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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To decompose a fraction means to break it into parts.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is the point or dot used to separate the whole from the fractional part of a number.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the number of parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the number of parts being considered in a fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Perimeter is found by adding the lengths of all sides, or using the formula: length + width + length + width.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found using the formula: length × width.