Grade 5 Math: Fractions

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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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if necessary.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction (flip the second fraction and multiply).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how is it used in fractions?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share. It is used to find a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.