Chapter 8 Flashcards
Fraction
A number that represents part of a whole or set
Numerator
The top number in a fraction; the part of the fraction that tells the number of parts you have
Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction; represents the number of parts in a whole
GCF(Greatest common factor)
The greatest common factor of 2 or more numbers
Simplest form
A fraction in which the GCF of the numerator and the denominator is one
CF(common factors)
A number that is a factor of two of more numbers
LCM(least common multiple)
The smallest whole number greater than 0 that is a common multiple or 2 or more numbers
Equivalent fractions
Fractions that have the same value
CM(common multiple)
A whole number that is a multiple of 2 or more numbers
Multiples
The product of that number and another number
LCD(least common denominator)
The least common multiple of the denominators of 2 or more numbers