Basic Math Vocab

What is the answer to a division problem called?

• The quotient
• The product
• The difference

True or False.  The answer to a subtraction problem is called the DIFFERENCE.

• True
• False

The part of the fraction that tells you how many pieces make up the whole is called the ______________

• numerator
• improper fraction
• denominator

What is the answer to a multiplication problem called?

• The sum
• The product
• The quotient

Which number shows a common multiple of 4 and 5.

• 9
• 16
• 20

Which number shows a common factor of 8 and 12?

• 6
• 4
• 3

True or False.  The numerator of a fraction tells you how many pieces out of the whole you have.

• True
• False

True or False.  The multiples of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12.

• True
• False

True or False.  The factors of 24 are:  1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

• True
• False

The answer to an addition problem is called the ________.

• Product
• Addend
• Sum