Welcome to the Number Theory Vocabulary Page. Below is a list of vocabulary terms that are important to understand Number Theory. Along with each vocabulary word is a picture that further explains the definition. Look out for more words being added to this list as the school year continues. 

 

 

Vocabulary 

 

1. Addition: The process of uniting two or more numbers into one sum, represented by the symbol (+).

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2. Subtraction: The process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities, denoted by a minus sign (-).

 

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3. Equal: Like or alike in quantity, degree, or value.

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4. Denominator: The bottom term of a fraction that indicates the number of equal parts into which the  unit is divided; divisor.

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5. Numerator: The top term of a fraction that indicates the number of equal parts that are to be added together; the dividend placed over the divisor.

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