Unit 4 Math Vocab By: Marshall Lockyer

Common Denominator A common Denominator is when two fractions, share the same number under, the fraction line. Example One: ¼ and ¾, 4 is the common denominator. Example Two: 1/5 and 2/5, 5 is the common denominator.

Discount A discount is where you get some money off for example from the original price. So its basically like the item is cheaper than its original price. Example one: Get 50% off everything in the store. Example two: On black Friday only 75% off all toys.

Simplest form Simplest form is where a fraction for example can not be reduced any more. Example One: ¼ is in simplest form, because you could not reduce this fraction any more. Example two: ¾ is also in simplest form, since that is not reducible anymore.

Proper fraction A proper fraction is when the numerator ( the top part of the fraction) is smaller than the denominator ( the bottom part of the fraction) 1/5 is a proper fraction because the numerator is smaller than the denominator. 9/10 is also a proper fraction because the numerator is smaller than the denominator.

Improper fraction An improper fraction is when the numerator ( the top part of the fraction) is larger than the denominator ( the bottom part of the fraction) Example one: 12/10 is an improper fraction because the numerator is bigger than the denominator. Example two: 6/5 is an improper fraction because he numerator is bigger than the denominator

Mixed number A mixed number is when you have a whole number, and a fraction as the same number. Example one: 1 ¼ Example two: 1 ¾

Percent A percent is a number out of 100, percent's are used in grades, and many other things. Example one: 97% Example two: 74%

Sale Price sale price is a discounted price from its original price. Example one: 20% off black shoes. 50% off all white shirts.

Quick common denominator A quick common denominator is when you have two fractions with uncommon denominators and you multiply the denominators together to get a common denominator.

Price A price is how much you have to pay to get a good or a service. Example one: $10 for a dozen apples. Example two: $100 for a black suit

Equivalent fractions When two fractions are equal or the same, with common or not common denominators Example one: ¼ and 2/8 Example two: ½ and 2/4

Common factor A common in factor is a factor that is common in two different numbers.

Greatest common factor The largest common factor between two different numbers is the greatest common factor.

Interest A percentage of a loan to cover the cost of the loan.

Simplest form Simplest form is like the most basic version, or in fractions can not be reduced any more.

Least common multiple Least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest number that is a multiple of two different numbers. Or the smallest of common multiples.

Least common denominator Least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used for the bottom number of two or more different fractions.