Chapter 6 Vocab

Question 1

Fraction bar

Answer 1

The line separating the numerator and the denominator

Question 2

Numerator

Answer 2

The number above the fraction bar (the number that shows the number of equal parts in the set)

Question 3

Denominator

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Equivalent fractions

Answer 4

Fractions with different denominators but they represent the same 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 or simplified

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 into a improper fraction

Question 11

Sum

Answer 11

The total amount resulting from the addition two or more numbers

Question 12

Difference

Answer 12

The result of subtracting one number from another