Chapter 4: Fractions Vocabulary Flash Cards

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Repeating decimal

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Decimal form of a fraction usually represented using bar notation to show the repeating digit(s)

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Terminating decimal

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Decimal form of a fraction in which the repeating digit at the end is invisible zeroes

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Bar notation

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Symbol used to show that a decimal has repeating digits

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Rational number

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Any number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers written as a fraction

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Common denominator

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A common multiple of two or more denominators; a number two or more denominators can divide into

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LCD (Least Common Denominator)

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Smallest number two or more denominators can divide into

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Like fractions

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Fractions that have the same denominator

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Unlike fractions

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Fractions that have different denominators

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Numerator

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The top number of a fraction

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Denominator

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Bottom number of a fraction