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| aliquot |
in math, forming a whole number divisor of another number without a remainder. [1/3 definitions] |
| arithmetic |
the simplest form of mathematics consisting of the theory and computation of whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, evolution, and involution. [1/3 definitions] |
| even number |
a whole number that can be divided exactly by 2. |
| factorial |
the product of a given series of whole numbers, achieved by multiplying a specific positive integer by all lesser positive integers. |
| integer |
a positive or negative whole number or zero; a whole number as opposed to a fraction. |
| irrational |
in mathematics, not capable of being expressed as a whole number or as a ratio of two whole numbers. [1/3 definitions] |
| least common multiple |
the smallest number into which each of two or more whole numbers is exactly divisible. |
| odd number |
a whole number that cannot be divided exactly by 2. |
| one-digit number |
a whole number containing one digit, such as 2. |
| round |
to express as a round or whole number (sometimes fol. by "off"). [1/24 definitions] |
| round down |
to reduce a number to its nearest whole number, or to reduce a number to the nearest lower number that ends in zero. |
| round up |
to raise to the nearest number that ends in zero or to the nearest whole number [1/2 definitions] |
| simple fraction |
a fraction having whole numbers for both numerator and denominator. |
| three-digit number |
a whole number containing three digits, such as 365. |
| two-digit number |
a whole number containing two digits, such as 22. |
| unit |
the smallest positive whole number; one. [1/4 definitions] |
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