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Unit 3 Math Vocabulary

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Equivalent fractionsFractions that name the same number, but have different denominator: 1/2=2/4
WholeAn entire object, collection of objects, or quantity being considered
UnitA label used to put a number in context: apple, meter, o'clock
DenominatorThe number down below the line in a fraction
NumeratorThe number above the line in a fraction
Unit fractionFraction whose numerator is 1: 1/20, 1/5
RulePrescribed math method for performing an operation or solving a problem
ReasoningUsing all your math skills to find solutions
BenchmarkWell-known number that can be used to check other numbers
Mathematical modelDescription of a system using math concepts and language
StrategyAny approach to a problem to find a solution
Common denominatorFor two or more fractions, number that is a multiple of both numbers
Common numeratorYou cannot add fractions together because you have this
TenthsA single part of something that has been divided equally into a ten parts
HundredthsA single part of something that has been divided equally into a hundred parts
Centimeter1/100th of a meter
MeterBasic metric unit of length (about 39 inches in US Standard)
Metric SystemMeasurement system based on decimals and multiples of 10
Millimeter1/1000 of a meter


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