Topic 7 Flashcard

Front

What does GCF stand for?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

Two numbers that are multiplied together are called ________.

Back

factors

Front

To check and see if fractions are equivalent, you can ______ _______.

Back

cross multiply

Front

When simplifying fractions, you must take the fraction to its simplest form. True or False?

Back

True

Front

To simplify fractions, simply divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the GCF of 12 and 16?

Back

4

Front

What is a factor?

Back

A number that divides another number without leaving a remainder.

Front

What is the process of simplifying a fraction called?

Back

Reducing the fraction to its simplest form.

Front

If two fractions are equivalent, what does that mean?

Back

They represent the same value or amount.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number that represents how many parts are being considered.