Flashcards
Key Terms Chapter 2: Fractions
Cards in this deck (17)
- 1CancellationReducing process that is used to simplify the multiplication and division of fractions.
- 2Common denominatorTo add two or more fractions, denominators must be the same.
- 3DenominatorBottom of the fraction.
- 4EquivalentTwo or more fractions equivalent in value.
- 5FractionExpresses a part of a whole number.
- 6Greatest common divisorThe largest possible number that will divide evenly into both the numerator and denominator.
- 7Higher termsExpressing a fraction with a new numerator and denominator that is equivalent to the original.
- 8Improper fractionFraction that has a value equal to or greater than 1; numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
- 9Least common denominator (LCD)Smallest non-zero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly.
- 10Like fractionsProper fractions with the same denominators.
- 11Lowest termsExpressing a fraction when no number divides evenly into the numerator and denominator except the number 1.
- 12Mixed numbersSum of a whole number greater than zero and a proper fraction.
- 13NumeratorTop of the fraction.
- 14Prime numbersWhole number greater than 1 that is only divisible by itself and 1.
- 15Proper fractionFractions with a value less than 1; numerator is smaller than denominator.
- 16ReciprocalThe interchanging of the numerator and the denominator. Inverted number is the reciprocal.
- 17Unlike fractionsProper fractions with different denominators.