Chapter 6 Vocab

Question 1

Fraction bar

Answer 1

The line separating the numerator and the denominator in a fraction

Question 2

Numerator

Answer 2

The number above the fraction bar (this number shows the number of equal parts the whole or set)

Question 3

Denominator

Answer 3

The number below below the fraction bar (this number shows how many equal parts the whole or set is divided into)

Question 4

Equivalent fractions

Answer 4

Fractions with different denominators BUT they represent the SAME value / amount

Question 5

Unlike fractions

Answer 5

Fractions with different denominators

Question 6

Mixed number

Answer 6

The sum of a whole number and a fraction .

Question 7

Simplest form

Answer 7

A fraction that can no longer be reduced/simplified. (The numerator and denominator will not have NO common factors)

Question 8

Improper fraction

Answer 8

A fraction who’s numerator is greater than it’s denominator.

Question 9

Division rule

Answer 9

A rule used to rename an improper fraction as a mixed number.

Question 10

Multiplication rule

Answer 10

A rule used to rename a mixed number as an improper fraction

Question 11

Sum

Answer 11

The total amount resulting from the ADDITION of two or more numbers

Question 12

Difference

Answer 12

The result of SUBTRACTING one number from another