Math Vocab
What are the two numbers in a fraction called?
The two numbers in a fraction are called the numerator and the denominator.
The numerator is the top number. The word (“nom”) comes from the Latin word for “number” or “to count.” It tells us how many parts we have.
The denominator is the bottom number. The word (“numer”) comes from a Latin word meaning “to name.” The denominator gives the fraction its “name” by telling us what kind of parts we are counting. In other words, how many equal-sized pieces make one whole.
What is the lowest common multiple of 12 and 18?
The lowest common multiple of 12 and 18 is 36.
A ribbon that is 6 yards long is cut into pieces that are each \frac{1}{3} yard long.
How many pieces are made?
18 pieces
What was Keplik's masterpiece?
Keplik's masterpiece was a matchstick model of the Brooklyn Bridge
What US State is Rabbi Rapoport from?
Pennsylvania (also known as the keystone state)
Fill in the blank:
"Before you can add or subtract two fractions you need to make sure they have ___________________ (term for same denominators)"
- I'm looking for the proper term
Common denominators
A garden is 7/8 acre large. Vegetables are planted on 4/7 of the garden.
How much of the entire garden is used for vegetables?
1/2 acre is used for vegetables.
A baker has 5 pies. Each serving is frac{1}{6} of a pie.
How many servings can the baker make?
30 servings
What is Keplik's primary profession/work, and what continually interrupts him?
His profession was repairing delicate watches and clocks and the noise and vibration of the passing el train would continually interrupt his work.
Who is the author of Subbota?
The author of Subbota is Avraham Netzach - a pen name for Rabbi Eliezer (Leizer) Nannes.
Precisely define an improper fraction.
An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number).
Naftali ran 7/12 mile in the morning and 5/8 mile in the evening.
How far did he run altogether?
He ran a total of 29/24 or 1 5/24 miles
Three friends share 7 sandwiches equally.
How much sandwich does each friend receive?
7/3 = 2 1/3 sandwiches
What is the significance of the author giving the children specific names? (I'm looking for the answer given on the quiz)
It makes them feel real and shows the diversity of the area.
During WWI, why did Britain decide to join the war against Germany?
Germany attacked neutral Belgium and ignored an ultimatum to leave.
What do we call the answer to an:
a. Addition Problem
b. Subtraction Problem
c. Multiplication Problem
(Must get 2 out of 3)
a. Sum (Addition)
b. Difference (Subtraction)
c. Product (Multiplication)
Moshe had 5 3/4 yard of ribbon. He used 2 2/3 yard.
How much ribbon does she have left?
He has 3 1/12 yard of ribbon left.
A farmer has 9 pounds of birdseed. Each feeder holds 3/4 pound.
How many feeders can be completely filled?
12 feeders
Keplik is described as a __________ ____________ man.
Keplik is described as a little old man.
What was the chemical in "The Day They Parachuted Cats" that caused devastation?
DDT - dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane
(die-klor-oh-die-fen-l-try-klor-oh-eth-eyn)
What are the terms for the 3 numbers in a division problem
Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient
Division Facts Game!
The Winner Gets The 500 Points!
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Convert the following:
a) Change 7/20 to a decimal.
b) Change 0.45 to a fraction in simplest form.
a) 0.35 b) 9/20
How much did Keplik pay for used matches?
Keplik's sign read: "Match for Match, You Cannot match Keplik’s Price for Used Matches.
One Cent for Fifty.
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!"
What happened on:
Kislev 1 - Kislev 14 - Tevet 5 - Shevat 10 - Nissan 11 - Elul 18?
Kislev 1 - The Rebbe recovers from illness
Kislev 14 - Marriage of Rebbe and Rebbetzin
Tevet 5 - Sefarim Victory
Shevat 10 - Passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch; Beginning of Rebbe's Leadership
Nissan 11 - Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
Elul 18 - Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov and Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (and more)