5.NF.3 Review

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What is the process for dividing a total amount among a group of people?

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To divide a total amount among a group, you take the total and divide it by the number of people. This gives you the amount each person receives.

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How do you express a fraction in terms of division?

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A fraction like 5/6 can be expressed as '5 divided by 6'.

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What is the meaning of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction indicate?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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You can simplify 4/8 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.

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What is the mixed number representation of 5/3?

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The mixed number representation of 5/3 is 1 2/3.

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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 importance of equal distribution in problem-solving?

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Equal distribution ensures fairness and helps in understanding how to allocate resources or quantities evenly among a group.

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How do you find the amount each person gets when sharing a total of 15 items among 9 people?

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Divide 15 by 9 to find that each person gets 1 2/3 items.

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What is a practical application of fractions in everyday life?

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Fractions are used in cooking, budgeting, and dividing items among people, such as sharing food or resources.