Basic Operations and Fraction Vocabulary

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a number consisting of a whole number and a proper fraction.

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What is the number to be divided in a division problem called?

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The number to be divided is called the dividend.

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What is the answer to a division problem called?

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The answer to a division problem is called the quotient.

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What is a reciprocal?

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What is the term for the number that divides another number in a division problem?

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The term for the number that divides another number is called the divisor.

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What is the product of a number and its reciprocal?

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The product of a number and its reciprocal is always 1.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator.

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What is the term for the result of adding two numbers?

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The result of adding two numbers is called the sum.

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What is the term for the result of subtracting one number from another?

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The result of subtracting one number from another is called the difference.