We are starting to explore the use of fractions and decimals

Vocabulary 

Common denominator

Compatible numbers

equivalent fractions

fraction

mixed number

multiplicative

inverse

reciprocal

simplest form

Least Common Multiple (LCM): Used when making common denominators

                           Example: 1 X 2+2, 2 X 2=4, 3 x 2=6, 4 x 2=8

Greatest Common Factor (GCF): used when simplifying fractions

                             Example: the factors of 4 are 1,2,4 

                                                 the factors of 8 are 1,2,4,8

                                                  the common facters of  4 and 8 are 1,2,4

                                                the greatest common factor is 4