Chapter 2 - Fractions "Key Terms"

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The key terms can be helpful when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.
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Cancellation An alternative method to reduce fractions to the lowest terms.
Common denominator To add two or more fractions
Denominator The bottom number of the fraction
Equivalent Two or more fractions equivalent in value
Fraction Expresses a part of a whole number
Greatest common denominator The largest possible number that will divide evenly into both the numerator and denominator.
Higher terms Expressing a fraction with a new numerator and denominator that is equivalent to the original.
Improper fractions Fraction that has a value equal to or greater than 1; numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.
Less common denominator The smallest non-zero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly.
Like fraction Proper fractions with the same denominators
Lowest terms Expressing a fraction when no number divides evenly into the numerator and denominator except the number.
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