STAAR MATH 5TH GRADE REVIEW

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What is the process to find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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How do you determine if a number is prime?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the sum of two 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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How do you 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 result over the original denominator.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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How do you calculate the distance swum if given two fractions?

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To calculate the total distance swum, add the two fractions by finding a common denominator and summing the numerators.

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What is the value of an expression with parentheses?

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Evaluate expressions with parentheses first, following the order of operations.

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

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To find the LCM of two numbers, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than its denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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