Vocabulary 1
The top value of a fraction
Numerator
A fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator
Proper Fraction
The temperature is -12oC. One hour later the temperature is 7oC warmer. What is the new temperature?
-5oC
A combination of a whole number and a fraction
Mixed Number
Decimal that has an end
Terminating Decimal
What is the difference between 40 and -16?
56
The bottom value of a fraction
Denominator
A fraction whose numerator is larger than its denominator.
Improper Fraction
A mountain is next to a valley. The valley has a minimum elevation of 200m below sea level while the mountain has a peak of 6400m above sea level. What is the distance between the two points?
6600m
A decimal without end.
Non-terminating Decimal
A number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
Rational Number
(-5 - 2) x (-3)
21
Any number that exists on the number line
Real Number
A non-terminating decimal that does not repeat.
Non-recurring Decimal
{-10 - [12 + (-3)2] + 33} / -4
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David spent a total of 8 and 1/16 hours on community service last year. Given that his visit to the senior center took up 4/7 of the total time of the community service, find the amount of time he spent at the senior center.
4 and 17/28 hours
Frank, Kate, Hank, Susan, and John share a sum of money. Frank takes 1/5 of the total sum. After Frank has taken his share, Kate takes 1/3 of the remaining money. After Kate has taken her share, Hank takes 1/4 of the remaining money. After Hank takes his share, Susan takes 1/7 of the remaining money. What fraction is left for John?
12/35