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Mathematics Chapter 7 Fraction Vocabulary

The following vocabulary words are important for you to understand in order to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. HAVE FUN!

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fractionA number that names a part of a set that has a numerator and a cenominator
equivalent fractionsFractions that name the same number or are of equal value.
simplist formA fraction is in which the numerator and the denominator have no common factor other than 1.
like denominatorWhen the denominators in two or more fractions are the same. Also called common denominator.
improper fractionWhen the numerator is larger than the denominator
proper fractionNumerator is smaller than the denominator.
mixed numberA whole number and a fraction.
denominatorThe bottom number in a fraction.
numeratorThe number above the bar in a fraction; the part of the fraction that telss how many of the equal parts are being used.


Fourth Grade Teacher
Island School
Lemoore, CA

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