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Chapter 2 Key Terms
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- 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
- 3DenominatorThe number of a common fraction below the division line (bar). Example 8/9, in which the 9 is the denominator
- 4EquivalentTwo or more fractions equivalent in value
- 5FractionExpresses a part of a whole number. Example, 5/6 expresses 5 parts out of 6.
- 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. Example: 2/9 = 6/27
- 8Improper fractionsFraction that has a greater value equal to or greater than 1; Numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator. Example 6/6, 14/9
- 9Least Common Denominator (LCD)Smallest nonzero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly. Example: 2/3 and 1/4 LCD = 12
- 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. Example 5/10 = 1/2
- 12Mixed NumbersSum of a whole number greater than zero and a proper fraction. Example: 2 1/4, 3 3/9
- 13NumeratorNumber of a common fraction above the division line (bar) Example: 8/9, in which 8 is the numerator.
- 14Prime NumbersWhole number greater than 1 that is only divisible by itself and 1
- 15Proper FractionsFractions with a value less than 1; numerator is smaller than denominator such as 5/9
- 16ReciprocalThe interchanging of the numerator and the denominator. inverted number is the reciprocal. Example 6/7 ...7/6
- 17Unlike FractionsProper fractions with different denominators
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