Fractions Vocabulary Words

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Fraction

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A number that represents part of a whole or group.

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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction; shows how many parts are taken.

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction; shows how many total parts.

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Whole

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A complete object or number with no parts missing.

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Proper Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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Improper Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Mixed Number

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A whole number (integer) and a proper fraction combined.

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Multiple

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A multiple of a number is a value that can be made by multiplying that number by any whole number.

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Least Common Multiple (LCM)

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The smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Factor

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A number that divides evenly into another number.