fractions

Question 1

numerator

Answer 1

top number of a fraction; number of pieces chosen

Question 2

denominator

Answer 2

bottom number of a fraction; number of pieces in the whole

Question 3

mixed number

Answer 3

a whole number and a fraction

3 1/2

Question 4

improper fraction

Answer 4

the numerator is greater than the denominator
12/5
a mixed number in hiding

Question 5

equivalent fractions

Answer 5

two fractions that have the same value

1/2 is the same as 4/8

Question 6

lowest terms

Answer 6

when a fraction is written using the smallest denominator and numerator.
Ex: 1/2 is the lowest terms for the fraction 4/8

Question 7

fraction

Answer 7

is a part of a number

Question 8

decimal

Answer 8

is a part of a number

Question 9

greatest common factor

Answer 9

is used to reduce a fraction. You find the greatest factor both the numerator and denominator share and divide.
Example: 8/24 they share the factors of 1, 2, 4, and 8. By dividing by 8, I will reduce the fraction to its lowest terms.

Question 10

Lowest common denominator

Answer 10

to add or subtract fractions, you find the lowest common denominator.
Example: 1/4 + 5/6
the denominators 4 and 6 have the factors 12, 24, 36 in common. 12 is the lowest common denominator