1. Math Glossary By Ellie
Words Meanings
Fraction A part amount, or portion of
3
something
7
Numerator The top number of a
3 fraction
Denominator The number below the line
7 of a fraction
Product 2x2=4 The answer when 2
numbers are multiplied
Reciprocal It is the multiplicative
inverse of a number
Lowest Common The smallest number for the
Denominator (LCD) denominators which can
divide exactly into the same
number.
Highest Common Factor The largest number which 2
(HCF) or more numbers can divide
into.
Improper Fraction 6 It is when a fraction’s
2 numerator is bigger than
the denominator
Mixed Number 2 A mixed number is a whole
1 3 number added with a proper
fraction
Equivalent Fractions A equivalent fraction is 2 or
1 2 more fractions that are
2 = 4 equal to the same amount.
Simplify When reducing a fraction to
the smallest number
possible.

2. Words Meanings
Factor A whole number that
divides into another
number
Multiple Same as product.The
answer from a
multiplication sum.
Percentage A percentage is a
40% number out of 100.
Decimal It is like a fraction, but
1.5 in a different form.