5.NF.7 Study Guide

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.

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What is the process to find the weight of each piece when dividing a total weight into equal parts?

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To find the weight of each piece, divide the total weight by the number of pieces.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the formula for finding the amount of a resource used per unit when given a total amount?

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The formula is: Amount used per unit = Total amount used / Number of units.

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What does it mean to divide a quantity evenly?

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Dividing a quantity evenly means distributing it into equal parts so that each part is the same size.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you check if your division of fractions is correct?

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You can check by multiplying the result by the divisor; if it equals the original fraction, the division is correct.

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What is the relationship between fractions and ratios?

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Fractions can be considered a type of ratio, representing a part-to-whole relationship.