Fractions

Question 1

Denominator

Answer 1

the bottom number in a fraction; it tells you how many parts are in the whole

Question 2

Numerator

Answer 2

it is the top number in a fraction; it tells you how many pieces you are identifying

Question 3

Vinculum

Answer 3

the line that separates the numerator from the denominator; it is also a division symbol

Question 4

Proper Fraction

Answer 4

a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator; it is always greater than 0 but less than 1

Question 5

Improper Fraction

Answer 5

fraction whose numerator is great than its denominator; its value is always greater than 1

Question 6

Mixed Number

Answer 6

a fraction that is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction; its value is greater than 1

Question 7

Equivalent

Answer 7

when two of more expressions (numbers/equations) have the same value or worth

Question 8

Congruent

Answer 8

congruent fractions are equivalent; they look different but are really the same

Question 9

Identity Property of Multiplication

Answer 9

multiplying 1 any any number results in the number itself

Question 10

Simplest Form

Answer 10

you are dividing two fractions until they are relatively prime (the GCFs are one)

Question 11

Identity Property of Division

Answer 11

if we divide any number by 1, it will equal itself