Match the vocabulary to the proper definition.

Question

1. the least common multiple of two or more denominators
solve
2. the process for finding the solution(s) to an algebraic equation
numerator
3. the result of switching the numerator and denominator of a fraction; also called the multiplicative inverse
reciprocal
4. consists of an integer and a proper fraction
least common denominator
5. the top part of a fraction; represents part of the whole
prime number
6. a whole number greater than one that has exactly two positive factors: one and itself
mixed number

Answer 1

Here are the vocabulary terms matched with their proper definitions:

1. least common denominator - the least common multiple of two or more denominators
2. solve - the process for finding the solution(s) to an algebraic equation
3. reciprocal - the result of switching the numerator and denominator of a fraction; also called the multiplicative inverse
4. mixed number - consists of an integer and a proper fraction
5. numerator - the top part of a fraction; represents part of the whole
6. prime number - a whole number greater than one that has exactly two positive factors: one and itself