Math Unit 4 Assessment

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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 ¾.

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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 that over the original denominator.

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is a reciprocal?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.