Fractions Vocabulary

Represents equal parts of a whole.

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Part

• Whole

Answer explanation

A fraction represents equal parts of a whole.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

The entire shape or object.

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Part

• Whole

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Whole'. It refers to the entire shape or object.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

A piece of a shape or object

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Part

• Whole

Answer explanation

A part refers to a piece of a shape or object.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many parts there are out of a whole.

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Part

• Whole

Answer explanation

The numerator represents the number of parts out of a whole in a fraction. It is the correct choice because it specifically refers to the number of parts being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

• Common Denominator

• Denominator

• Part

• Whole

Answer explanation

A common denominator is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is the correct choice because it accurately describes the concept.

The total number of equal parts.

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Part

• Whole

Answer explanation

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

A fraction in which the numerator is bigger than the denominator.

• Equivalent Fraction

• Unit Fraction

• Improper Fraction

• Mixed Number

Answer explanation

An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator is bigger than the denominator. It is the correct choice because it fits the given description.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Fractions that have different numerators or denominators but have the same value.

• Equivalent Fraction

• Unit Fraction

• Improper Fraction

• Mixed Number

Answer explanation

Equivalent fractions are fractions that have different numerators or denominators but have the same value. In this case, the correct choice is 'Equivalent Fraction'.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

A whole number and a proper fraction represented together.

• Equivalent Fraction

• Unit Fraction

• Improper Fraction

• Mixed Number

Answer explanation

A mixed number is a whole number and a proper fraction represented together.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Fractions that are equal but have different numerators and denominators

• Equivalent fractions
• Similar Fractions

• Proper Fraction

• Opposite fractions

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1