5.NF.7

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What is the concept of fractions in mathematics?

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Fractions represent a part of a whole and are expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator indicates how many parts are taken and the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator. Simplify if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. This means flipping the second fraction and then multiplying.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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How do you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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To find the least common multiple, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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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 factor (GCF).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1