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Definition
Numbers that describe parts of a whole.
Examples: (what are these called?)
1/2 or 3/5.
FRACTION
An equation using numbers and mathematical symbols
Number sentence
Definition
The bottom number in a fraction. It tells you how many total parts make up the whole.
Denominator
A letter used in an equation to represent an unknown number
variable
Definition
Fractions that are equal.
1/2 = 4/8 because they describe the same amount, even though they look different.
Equivalent Fractions
An operation that "undoes" another operation
example: Multiplication and division are _____operations.
inverse operation
Definition
To take apart a fraction and show it as a sum of smaller fractions. For example ¾ = ¼ + ¼ + ¼
DECOMPOSE
Compare 4/5 and 2/3. Which fraction is greater?
4/5
A visual picture of a fraction
Fraction model
Find an equivalent fraction for 5/6
Sample answer:
10/12
15/18