12/09 Exit Ticket

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What is the total time Jill practiced the piano on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday if she practiced for 1.25 hours each day?

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3 and 3/4 hours

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How do you convert 1.25 hours into a fraction?

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1.25 hours = 1 and 1/4 hours

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number? Give an example.

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. Example: 1 and 1/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/2?

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3/4.

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What is the definition of a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the definition of a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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How do you find the total of multiple fractions?

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Convert them to a common denominator, add the numerators, and simplify if necessary.