5th Grade EOY Math Review

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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What is a prime number?

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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 order of operations in math?

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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). It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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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.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is the difference between perimeter and area?

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Perimeter is the distance around a shape, while area is the amount of space inside a shape.