Fraction Vocabulary

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Fractions that name the same amount are called...

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equivalent fractions

Front

What is part of a whole?

Back

fraction

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What is the bottom number in a fraction that tells the number of equal parts the top number is divided by?

Back

denominator

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What fractions are considered benchmark fractions?

Back

1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4

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What do you call a whole number and a fraction?

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mixed number

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What is the top number in a fraction called?

Back

numerator

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its simplest form.

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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.