5.NF.3 and 7 Retrieval 2

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What does it mean to divide a whole into equal parts?

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Dividing a whole into equal parts means splitting it into pieces that are the same size. For example, if you divide a pizza into 4 equal slices, each slice is 1/4 of the pizza.

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How do you find the number of servings in a total amount?

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To find the number of servings, divide the total amount by the size of one serving. For example, if you have 6 cups and each serving is 1/3 cup, you calculate 6 ÷ (1/3) = 18 servings.

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What is the formula for dividing a total among a group?

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To divide a total among a group, use the formula: Total Amount ÷ Number of People = Amount per Person. For example, if you have 3 gallons and 7 people, each person gets 3 ÷ 7 = 3/7 gallons.

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What is a gallon?

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A gallon is a unit of measurement for liquid capacity. In the U.S., 1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be understood as division. For example, the fraction 1/2 means 1 divided by 2.

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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. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is a serving size?

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A serving size is the amount of food or drink that is considered a single portion. It helps in understanding how much to consume.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 1/3 = 3/12 + 4/12 = 7/12.

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What is the importance of understanding ratios?

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Understanding ratios helps compare quantities and understand relationships between different amounts. For example, a ratio of 2:1 means for every 2 parts of one quantity, there is 1 part of another.