5.NF.3 - 12/4/2024

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, to divide 6 by 1/2, calculate 6 * (2/1) = 12.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person or group receives the same amount.

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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 becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator (LCD), convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, and then add the numerators.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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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 factor (GCF).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (2/3) * (3/4) = (2*3)/(3*4) = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.