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Match the following fraction terms with their definitions:
Match the following fraction terms with their definitions:
Numerator = Top number in a fraction that represents how many parts there are Denominator = Bottom number in a fraction that tells us what we're dividing by Proper Fraction = Fraction with its value between zero and one Mixed Number = Consists of both an integer and a fraction
Match the following fractions with their type:
Match the following fractions with their type:
frac{2}{3} = Proper Fraction
5 frac{1}{4} = Mixed Number 7 = Improper Fraction frac{5}{2} = Improper Fraction
Match the following fractions with their numerator:
Match the following fractions with their numerator:
frac{3}{7} = 3
frac{4}{9} = 4
12 frac{2}{5} = 2 frac{6}{11} = 6
Match the following fractions with their denominator:
Match the following fractions with their denominator:
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Match the following terms with their description:
Match the following terms with their description:
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Match the following numbers with their corresponding type of fraction:
Match the following numbers with their corresponding type of fraction:
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Study Notes
Understanding fraction vocabulary is essential when working with fractions, which are used to represent part of a whole number. There are four main terms related to fractions that you need to know:
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Numerator: This is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts there are. For example, if we have (\frac{3}{4}), this means that there are three equal parts out of four possible parts in total.
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Denominator: This is the bottom number in a fraction that tells us what we're dividing by. In our previous example ((\frac{3}{4})), (4) is the denominator because it tells us that each individual piece was one fourth of the entire thing.
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Proper Fraction: A proper fraction has its value between zero and one (inclusive). It means that there is less than one whole unit represented in a fraction. For instance, (\frac{2}{5}) would be considered a proper fraction since two-fifths is less than one whole unit.
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Mixed Number: Mixed numbers consist of both an integer and a fraction. An example of a mixed number is (2\tfrac{1}{3}), where (2) is the integer and (\tfrac{1}{3}) is the fraction. The fraction can be either larger or smaller than one whole unit.
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Improper Fraction: Just like a mixed number, an improper fraction also contains more than one whole unit. By itself, an improper fraction does not make sense. But you can convert an improper fraction into a mixed number. For example, if you have (\frac{7}{4}), you could express it as an equivalent mixed number by moving the whole number up to the front: [ \frac{7}{4} = 1\tfrac{3}{4}. ]
Understanding these basic definitions will help you work effectively with fractions when solving mathematical problems.
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Description
Learn about key terms related to fractions, such as numerator, denominator, proper fraction, mixed number, and improper fraction. These terms are essential for understanding how fractions represent part of a whole number and how to work with them effectively in mathematical problems.
