Math & You Chapter 7 Vocabulary

Front

What is the number ABOVE the bar in a fraction that tells how many parts of the whole group are being used?

Back

Numerator

Front

What do you call two fractions that have the same value?

Back

Equivalent fractions

Front

What is a number that names PART OF A WHOLE?

Back

Fraction

Front

What is a known size or commonly used number that helps you compare?

Back

Benchmark

Front

What is the part of a fraction below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set?

Back

Denominator

Front

What do you call a fraction that has a numerator of 1?

Back

Unit fraction

Front

What is the term for a fraction that is greater than 1?

Back

Improper fraction

Front

What do you call a whole number combined with a fraction?

Back

Mixed number

Front

What is the process of finding a common denominator for two fractions?

Back

Finding equivalent fractions

Front

What is the term for the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder?

Back

Greatest common factor (GCF)