Chapter 6 Flashcards
Fraction bar
The line SEPERATING the numerator and denominator in a fraction
Numerator
The number ABOVE the fraction bar
Denominator
The number BELOW the fraction line
Equivalent fractions
Fractions with different denominators BUT they represent the SAME amount/value
Unlike fractions
Fractions with DIFFERENT denominators
Mixed number
The SUM of a whole number AND a fraction
Simplest form
A fraction that can NO LONGER be reduced/simplified
Improper fraction
A fraction whose numerator is greater than its denominator
Division rule
A rule used to rename an improper fraction as a mixed number
Multiplication rule
A rule used to rename a mixed number as an improper fraction
Sum
The total amount resulting from the ADDITION of two of more numbers
Difference
The result SUBTRACTING one from the other