Mathematics 4: Number and Algebra – Fractions

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Unscramble each word using the clue about fractions, mixed numbers, and number lines.

1. A number that represents equal parts of a whole. (8 letters)
2. The top number in a fraction that tells how many parts are considered. (9 letters)
3. The bottom number in a fraction that tells how many equal parts make a whole. (11 letters)
4. Describes a fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator. (6 letters)
5. Describes a fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator. (8 letters)
6. Describes a number made up of a whole number and a proper fraction. (5 letters)
7. A number that represents one complete unit or an exact number of units. (5 letters)
8. Describes fractions that have the same value even if their numerators and denominators differ. (10 letters)
9. In 3/4, this number is 3. (9 letters)
10. In 2/5, this number is 5. (11 letters)
11. The fraction 1/2 represents one of two equal parts. (4 letters)
12. One of four equal parts, represented by 1/4. (7 letters)
13. One of five equal parts, represented by 1/5. (5 letters)
14. One of ten equal parts, represented by 1/10. (5 letters)
15. To change an improper fraction into a mixed number or the reverse. (7 letters)
16. The operation used to change an improper fraction into a mixed number by finding the quotient and remainder. (6 letters)
17. The answer obtained when the numerator is divided by the denominator. (8 letters)
18. The amount left over after dividing the numerator by the denominator. (9 letters)
19. The operation used with the denominator and whole number when changing a mixed number into an improper fraction. (8 letters)
20. A straight line with numbers and marks used to show the position of fractions. (10 letters)
21. The space between two numbers or points on a number line. (8 letters)
22. Describes parts that have exactly the same size. (5 letters)
23. The sections into which a whole is divided. (5 letters)
24. A mark on a number line that shows the location of a fraction. (5 letters)
25. A small line or symbol used to indicate a fraction's position on a number line. (4 letters)
26. Describes a fraction with a value larger than another fraction. (7 letters)
27. Describes a fraction with a value less than another fraction. (7 letters)
28. To arrange fractions from least to greatest or greatest to least. (5 letters)
29. To determine whether one fraction is greater than, less than, or equal to another. (7 letters)
30. A whole used as the reference when locating fractions on a number line. (4 letters)