Chapter 2 Key Terms

Pregunta	Respuesta
Cancellation	Reducing process that is used to simplify the multiplication and division of fractions.
Common Denominator	To add two or more fractions, denominators must be the same.
Denominator	The number of a common fraction below the division line.
Equivalent	Two or more fractions equivalent in value.
Fraction	Expresses a part of a whole number.
Greatest Common Divisor	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.
Least Common Denominator (LCD)	Smallest nonzero whole number into which all denominators will divide evenly.
Like Fractions	Proper fractions with the same denominators.
Lowest Terms	Expressing a fraction when no number divides evenly into the numerator and denominator.
Mixed Numbers	Sum of a whole number greater than zero and a proper fraction.
Numerator	Number of a common fraction above the division line.
Prime Numbers	Whole number greater than 1 that is only divisible by itself and 1.
Proper Fraction	Fractions with a value less than 1; numerator is smaller than denominator.
Reciprocal	The interchanging of the numerator and the denominator. Inverted number is the reciprocal.
Unlike Fractions	Proper fractions with different denominators.

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