fraction
part of a whole, represents division
numerator
top number in a fraction-tells how many equal parts are being used
denominator
bottom number in a fraction-tells the number of equal parts the top number is divided by
improper fraction
this fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to its denominator
mixed number
a whole number and a fraction
benchmark fractions
A reference whose size is familiar, include the fractions 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, and 3/4
unit fraction
a fraction whose numerator is always 1
equivalent fractions
fractions that name the same amount
simplest form
the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1
common denominator
denominators are the same
multiples
a number that can be divided by another number without a remainder: ex:3's
3,6,9,12,15,18,21...
simplify
reduce or bring the fraction to lowest terms; simplest form
area
the inside mesurement of a shape.
sum
The answer to an addition equation.
difference
The answer to a subtraction equation.
dividend
The number that is divided. (also the numerator.)
divisor
The number that you divide by in division.
product
The answer to a multiplication problem.
quotient
The answer to a division problem.