Fractions and Decimals (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Definition of fractions
Definition of fractions
A way to show how something is divided into parts
Numerator in a fraction
Numerator in a fraction
Top number; shows how many parts we have
Denominator in a fraction
Denominator in a fraction
Bottom number; shows total parts whole is divided into
Proper fractions
Proper fractions
Numerator is smaller than denominator (less than 1)
Improper fractions
Improper fractions
Numerator is bigger than denominator (greater than 1)
Mixed numbers
Mixed numbers
Whole number plus a proper fraction
Decimal fractions
Decimal fractions
Fractions with denominator as power of 10 (10, 100, 1000, etc.)
Multiplying by 10 (decimal point)
Multiplying by 10 (decimal point)
Decimal point moves one place to the right
Multiplying by 100 (decimal point)
Multiplying by 100 (decimal point)
Decimal point moves two places to the right
Multiplying by powers of 10 rule
Multiplying by powers of 10 rule
Places moved = number of zeros in multiplier