5th Grade Math Vocabulary

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A Fraction is

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A symbol used to describe one or more parts of a whole that is divided into equal parts.

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What must we convert an improper fraction into?

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A mixed number.

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What is a product?

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The answer to a multiplication problem.

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What Would you call this? (Example: 3 1/2)

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A Mixed Number.

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81 ÷ 9 =

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9.

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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.

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The total number of equal parts in a whole.