Everyday Math Unit 3 Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents 5/10.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, such as 1/2, where 1 is the numerator and 2 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. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = (3-1)/4 = 2/4.

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What is the process to share items evenly among friends?

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To share items evenly, divide the total number of items by the number of friends. For example, 5 sticks of gum shared by 4 friends means each friend gets 5 ÷ 4 = 1.25 sticks.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 4/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 4/10 is 0.4.

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What does it mean to shade a fraction of a circle?

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Shading a fraction of a circle means coloring in a portion of the circle that represents that fraction. For example, shading 1/2 of a circle means coloring in half of the circle.