Number and Operations: Fractions

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  1. add
    make a sum by combining numbers
  2. addition
    the arithmetic operation of summing
  3. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
  4. common denominator
    a shared multiple of the bottom number of two or more fractions
  5. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
  6. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
  7. compute
    make a mathematical calculation
  8. decimal
    a number in a system based on ten
  9. decimal fraction
    a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
  10. decimal notation
    any notation that uses 10 different characters
  11. decompose
    separate into constituent elements or parts
  12. denominator
    the divisor of a fraction
  13. diagram
    a drawing intended to explain how something works
  14. difference
    the number that remains after subtraction
  15. divide
    calculate a fraction
  16. division
    arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication
  17. divisor
    the number by which a dividend is divided
  18. endpoint
    a place where something ends or is complete
  19. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
  20. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are the same
  21. equivalence
    a state of being essentially comparable or equally balanced
  22. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  23. estimate
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  24. express
    indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
  25. factor
    an integer that can be exactly divided into another integer
  26. fraction
    the quotient of two rational numbers
  27. fractional
    constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
  28. greater
    greater in size or importance or degree
  29. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
  30. hundredth
    one part in a hundred equal parts
  31. improper fraction
    a fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator
  32. interval
    a set containing all points between two given endpoints
  33. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
  34. model
    a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
  35. multiple
    the product of a quantity by an integer
  36. multiplication
    arithmetic operation determining the product of two numbers
  37. multiply
    combine by adding the same number repeatedly
  38. number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
  39. numerator
    the dividend of a fraction
  40. one-fourth
    one of four equal parts
  41. one-third
    one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
  42. operation
    a calculation by mathematical methods
  43. ordering
    the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
  44. part
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
  45. partition
    divide into parts, pieces, or sections
  46. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
  47. product
    a quantity obtained by multiplication
  48. proper fraction
    a fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator
  49. property
    a basic or essential attribute shared by members of a class
  50. quantity
    the concept that something has a magnitude
  51. quarter
    one of four equal parts
  52. quotient
    the number obtained by division
  53. reasonableness
    the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
  54. rectangle
    a parallelogram with four right angles
  55. rectangular
    having four right angles
  56. resize
    change the size of; make the size more appropriate
  57. result
    a statement that solves a problem
  58. scale
    pattern or regulate according to some rate or standard
  59. sequence
    serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order
  60. solve
    come up with an answer to a problem
  61. subtract
    deduct; calculate the difference between two numbers
  62. subtraction
    arithmetic operation of deducting one quantity from another
  63. sum
    a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
  64. symbol
    an arbitrary sign with a conventional significance
  65. tenth
    a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
  66. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
  67. whole number
    any of the natural numbers or zero
Created on Fri Feb 10 09:15:52 EST 2017 (updated Wed Mar 29 15:50:20 EDT 2017)

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