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15 Cards in this Set
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dividend
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a number to be divided by another number
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divisor
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the number by which a dividend is divided
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improper fraction
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a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator, such as 5/4
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mixed number
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a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction
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product
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the result of multiplication
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proper fraction
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a fraction in which the denominator is greater than the numerator, such as 4/5
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quotient
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the result of division
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benchmark
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a well known number such as 1/2 used for comparison with less-known numbers such as 7/16
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compatible numbers
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numbers that are easy to manipulate mentally; e.g.: 25 x 4, 8 + 2.
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difference
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the result of subtraction
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estimation
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a rough calculation of the result of something, often using benchmarks and compatible numbers
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reciprocal
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a mathematical expression or function so related to another that their product is one; e.g. 4/5 x 5/4 = 1
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simplest form
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a fraction in which both the numerator and denominator are whole numbers and their only common factor is 1.
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simplify
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to divide both the numerator and denominator of the fraction by the greatest common factor
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sum
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the result of addition
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