Fraction Vocabulary

Front

What is the number below the fraction bar in a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What do we call a symbol like 2/3 or 1/2 that represents a part of a whole?

Back

Fraction

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

In a fraction, what is the number above the fraction bar called?

Back

Numerator

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What do we call a number that is a factor of two or more given numbers?

Back

Common factor

Front

What are fractions that name the same region, part of a set, or part of a segment called?

Back

Equivalent fraction

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Front

What is a fraction called that has a numerator larger than its denominator?

Back

Improper fraction

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What do we call a fraction that is equal to one whole?

Back

Benchmark fraction

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

What is the term for a fraction that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction?

Back

Mixed number

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

What is the term for the top number in a fraction?

Back

Numerator

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

Front

What is the term for the bottom number in a fraction?

Back

Denominator

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B