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Fractions Vocabulary
Terms relating to fractions
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Mathematics
5th Grade
02/16/2010

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Term
numerator
Definition
the number on the top part of the fraction. This number describes how many parts are being used (shaded)
Term
denominator
Definition
the number on the bottom part of the fraction. This number describes how many parts make up the whole.
Term
LCD
Definition
Lowest common denominator is the smallest denominator that both fractions share. LCD is used when adding or subtracting UNLIKE fractions.
Term
mixed number
Definition
a mixed number is a number made up of a whole number and a fraction.
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