Topic 7 - Math Vocabulary

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A numerical quantity that names equal parts of a whole.

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Fraction

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Commonly used fractions.

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Benchmark Fractions

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

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Numerator

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

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Denominator

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Different fractions that represent the same part of a whole.

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Equivalent Fractions

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

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Common Multiple

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The smallest number, other than zero, that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Least Common Multiple (LCM)

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A number that is the denominator of two or more fractions.

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Common Denominator

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The smallest common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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Least Common Denominator (LCD)

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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Proper Fraction