ACA Chapter Four Student Built Glossary Flashcards

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bar notation

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In repeating decimals, the line or bar placed over the digits that repeat.

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common denominator

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A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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least common denominator

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The least common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. You can use the LCD to compare fractions.

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like fractions

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Fractions that have the same denominator.

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rational number

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The set of numbers that can be written in the form a/b, where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0.

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repeating decimal

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The decimal form of a rational number.

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terminating decimal

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A repeating decimal which has a repeating digit of zero.

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unlike fractions

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Fractions with different denominators.

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Definition of bar notation

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Line or bar over repeating digits in decimals.

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Purpose of least common denominator

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Used to compare fractions.