6th grade Recall Prior Knowledge Chapter 6

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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 numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same.

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Calculate 5 x 2/3.

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5 x 2/3 = 10/3 = 3 1/3.

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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 3 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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division. For example, the fraction 3/4 represents 3 divided by 4.

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Find the equivalent fraction of 2/3 with a denominator of 9.

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The equivalent fraction of 2/3 with a denominator of 9 is 6/9.