ATI NURSING MATH BASICS (FRACTIONS)

fraction

Part of a whole.

numerator

top number

denominator

bottom number

proper fraction

when the numerator is smaller than the denominator. This indicates the quantity is less than 1. (ex. 1/2)

improper fraction

when the numerator is larger than the denominator. This indicates the quantity is greater than 1. (ex. 6/4)

mixed number fraction

a whole number with a fraction. (ex. 2 1/2)

complex fraction

when the numerator and/or the denominator is a fraction. (1/2/3/4)gr

greatest common factor

Largest number that divides into both the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

factor

A number that can be multiplied by another number to equal a specific number.

lowest terms

When a fraction’s numerator and denominator cannot be divided into a smaller numbers.

common denominator

Same number in the denominator of each fraction.

dividend

refers to the first fraction in the division equation.d

divisor

refers to the second fraction in the division equation.

quotient

refers to the final answer obtained by the division of the dividend and divisor.

dividing fractions

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