Bridges Unit 2 Fifth Grade Fractions Pre and Post Assessment

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of 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 the whole is divided into.

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What is an unlike denominator?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are different from each other in a set of fractions.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF) to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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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 the result over the original denominator.