Chapter 2 Key Terms

Questão	Responda
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 fraction	Fraction that has a value equal to or greater than 1; numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator
Least common denominator	Smallest non-zero 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 except the number 1
Mixed Numbers	Sum of a whole number greater than zero and a proper fraction. Ex: 2 1/4
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 of a fraction	The interchanging of the numerator and denominator. inverted number is the reciprocal
Unlike fractions	Proper fractions with different denominators

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