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math vocabulary
fractions
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Mathematics
7th Grade
10/08/2007

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Term
Common Denominator
Definition
When two or more fractions have the same denominator
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Equivalent fractions
Definition
Fractions that show different numbers with the same value
Term
Least common multiple (LCM)
Definition
The smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers
Term
Numerator
Definition
Top number in a fraction
Term
Denominator
Definition
Bottom number in a fraction
Term
Greatest common factor (GCF)
Definition
The greatest whole number that is a common factor of two or more numbers
Term
Fraction
Definition
A number that describes part of a whole or part of a group
Term
Simplest Form
Definition
A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and the denominator have no common factor other than 1.
Term
Improper fraction
Definition
When the numerator is larger than the denominator
Term
Proper fraction
Definition
Numerator is smaller than the denominator.
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The reciprocal of 3
Definition
1/3
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The reciprocal of 7/9
Definition
9/7
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Common factor
Definition
a number that will divide into both numbers evenly.
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Reciprocal
Definition
one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1
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