Fraction Vocabulary

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What are factors in mathematics?

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Factors are numbers that multiply together to form a specific product; they are numbers that divide into another number with no remainders.

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What does it mean to divide a number?

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To divide a number means to determine how many times one number is contained in another number.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a line that shows all numbers placed in their correct positions.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a representation of a division of a number; it represents a part of a whole.

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What is a quarter in terms of fractions?

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A quarter is one of four equal parts into which something is divided.

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by both numbers.

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How can fractions be compared?

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Fractions can be compared by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.