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TermDefinition
numeratortells how many equal parts we are considering
denominatortells how many equal parts make up one whole
improper fractiona fraction that is greater than one (the numerator is greater than the denominator)
mixed numbera number that consists of a whole number and a fraction
equivalent fractionsfractions that have different numerators and denominators, but have the same value
LCMLeast Common Multiple
GCF or GCDGreatest Common Factor or Divisor
factor or divisorone of two or more numbers that can be exactly divided into another number
prime numbera number with only 2 factors....one and itself.
composite numberA whole number greater than 1 that has more than 2 factors.
simplest formA fraction that has only 1 as a common factor of the numerator and denominator.
multiplethe product of a given whole number and any other whole number

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Terms 12
Creator MsBillett
Created April 19, 2008
Group Fraction Basics
Subject fractions
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  1. GCF or GCD Greatest Common Factor or Divisor - 5 misses
  2. denominator tells how many equal parts make up one whole - 5 misses
  3. simplest form A fraction that has only 1 as a common factor of the numerator and denominator. - 4 misses
  4. numerator tells how many equal parts we are considering - 4 misses
  5. factor or divisor one of two or more numbers that can be exactly divided into another number - 4 misses
  6. composite number A whole number greater than 1 that has more than 2 factors. - 4 misses
  7. prime number a number with only 2 factors....one and itself. - 4 misses