Fractions Flashcards
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What is the top number of a fraction called
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The top number of a fraction is the numerator
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What is a fraction?
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A fraction is a number that is used to show parts of a whole
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What is the bottom number of a fraction called
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The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator
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What are proper fractions
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Proper fractions have a numerator that is less that the denominator. They have values less than 1. Eg 1/2
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What is an improper fraction
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improper fractions have a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator. They have values greater or equal to 1. Eg 3/2
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What are mixed numbers
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Mixed numbers have whole number parts and fraction parts written separately. Eg 1 1/2
