Fraction Vocabulary

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The BOTTOM or whole part of the fraction is called

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denominator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

When you have two fractions that are equal they are called

Back

Equivalent fractions

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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The TOP number of a fraction is the...

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numerator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

When you have a smaller numerator than denominator, it is called

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Proper fraction

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

The answer to an addition problem is called

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sum

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

Front

What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C