Operations Flashcards
Improper Fraction
A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator
Commutative Property
An operation is commutative if changing the order of terms does not change the outcome
Associative Property
An operation is associative if regrouping the terms does not change the outcome
Ex: (a+b)+c=a+(b+c)
Mixed Number
A whole number with a fraction
Fundamental Counting Principle
a formula for calculating a probability problem’s finite outcomes. Multiplying each event’s results yields the problem’s total outcomes.
Ex: Number of outfits = number of hats × number of shirts ×
× number of pants
Expanded Form / Expanded Notation
break apart each digit in the number and show the digits true value
Ex: 4,358→4000+300+50+8
Counting Collections
Groups in sets of 10 and counted sets with unifix cubes
Inverse Operation
Set of opposite operations
Ex: Subtract and add
Division and multiple