Key Terms Chapter 2: Fractions

Question	Answer
Cancellation	Reducing process that is used to simplify the multiplication and division of fractions.
Common denominator	To add two or more fractions, denominators must be the same.
Denominator	Bottom of the fraction.
Equivalent	Two or more fractions equivalent in value.
Fraction	Expresses a part of a whole number.
Greatest common divisor	The largest possible number that will divide evenly into both the numerator and denominator.
Higher terms	Expressing a fraction with a new numerator and denominator that is equivalent to the original.
Improper fraction	Fraction that has a value equal to or greater than 1; numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
Least common denominator (LCD)	Smallest non-zero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly.
Like fractions	Proper fractions with the same denominators.
Lowest terms	Expressing a fraction when no number divides evenly into the numerator and denominator except the number 1.
Mixed numbers	Sum of a whole number greater than zero and a proper fraction.
Numerator	Top of the fraction.
Prime numbers	Whole number greater than 1 that is only divisible by itself and 1.
Proper fraction	Fractions with a value less than 1; numerator is smaller than denominator.
Reciprocal	The interchanging of the numerator and the denominator. Inverted number is the reciprocal.
Unlike fractions	Proper fractions with different denominators.

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