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Chapter 2 - Fractions "Key Terms"
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- 1CancellationAn alternative method to reduce fractions to the lowest terms.
- 2Common denominatorTo add two or more fractions
- 3DenominatorThe bottom number of the fraction
- 4EquivalentTwo or more fractions equivalent in value
- 5FractionExpresses a part of a whole number
- 6Greatest common denominatorThe 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 fractionsFraction that has a value equal to or greater than 1; numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
- 9Less common denominatorThe smallest non-zero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly.
- 10Like fractionProper fractions with the same denominators
- 11Lowest termsExpressing a fraction when no number divides evenly into the numerator and denominator except the number.
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- The key terms can be helpful when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.
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