MyMath Chapter 8 Vocab.

Common fractions that are used for estimation.

• composite number

• benchmark fraction

• factor pairs

A whole number with more than two factors.

• composite number

• equivalent fractions

• denominator

Fractions that have the same value.

• benchmark fractions

• factor pairs

• equivalent fractions

The bottom number in a fraction. It tells the total number of equal parts.

• benchmark fractions

• denominator

• least common multiple

The greatest of the common factors of each of two or more numbers.

• greatest common factor

• factor pairs

• improper fraction

The two factors that are multiplied to find a product.

• factor pairs

• equivalent fractions

• composite number

The least multiple greater than 0 that is a common multiple of each of two or more numbers.

• improper fraction

• factor pairs

• least common multiple

A fraction with a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator.

• greatest common factor

• improper fraction

• equivalent fraction

The top number in a fraction. It tells how many of the equal parts are being used.

• numerator

• denominator

• mixed number

A number that has a whole number part and a fraction part.

• prime number

• numerator

• mixed number