Fraction Terms

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Whole

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A complete entity or unit without any parts missing.

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Part

Back

A portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct.

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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction, representing how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Common factor

Back

A number that divides exactly into two or more other numbers.

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Common multiple

Back

A number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Equivalent fraction

Back

Fractions that have different numerators and denominators but represent the same value.

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Factor

Back

A number that divides into another number exactly and without leaving a remainder.

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Factor pairs

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Two numbers that, when multiplied together, equal a given number.

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Fraction greater than one

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.