Math & You Chapter 7 Vocabulary

A number that names PART OF A WHOLE.

• benchmark

• denominator

• fraction

The number ABOVE the bar in a fraction that tells how many parts of the whole group are being used.

• numerator

• denominator

• fraction

the part of a fraction below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set?

• unit fraction

• numerator

• denominator

two fractions that have the same value.

• unit fractions

• equivalent fractions

• mixed numbers

The numerator of a fraction is...

• The top number

• The smaller number

• The bottom number

• The larger number

The denominator of a fraction is...

• The top number

• The bottom number

• The larger number

• The smaller number

a known size or commonly used number that helps you compare

• fraction

• benchmark

• multiple

product of a number and a counting number
(1x4=4, 2x4=8, 3x4=12)

• multiple

• numerator

• simplest form

a fraction whose numerator and denominator only have 1 as a common factor

• equivalent fractions

• simplest form

• multiple

A factor that is shared by 2 or more numbers.

• common factor

• multiple

• denominator