Unit 4 District Assessment Review/Pre-Assessment

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What fraction of a garden is left after planting 1/4 with string beans and 1/6 with peppers?

Back

To find the remaining fraction, subtract the fractions planted from 1: 1 - (1/4 + 1/6) = 1 - (3/12 + 2/12) = 1 - 5/12 = 7/12.

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How do you compare fractions on a number line?

Back

To compare fractions, look at their positions on the number line. The fraction to the left is smaller. For example, 2/7 is less than 6/7 because 2/7 is to the left of 6/7.

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What is the total length of a jogging trail that is 8 3/4 miles long after adding 3 1/4 miles?

Back

To find the total length, add the two lengths: 8 3/4 + 3 1/4 = 12 1/2 miles.

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What fraction of members joined a fitness club in the first 6 months if 13/20 joined in that period?

Back

The fraction of members who joined in the first 6 months is 13/20.

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If Mr. Johnson baked 6 1/3 dozen cookies and had 1 3/4 dozen left, how many did he sell?

Back

To find how many cookies were sold, subtract the remaining from the total: 6 1/3 - 1 3/4 = 4 3/4 dozen.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

Back

To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.