USA 6 Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts we have) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the sum of 2/8 and 3/8?

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The sum is 5/8.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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What is the fraction represented by 4 out of 6 equal parts?

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The fraction is 4/6.

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What is the total distance covered if a hiker walks 1/6 of a trail each day for 6 days?

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The total distance covered is 1 (the whole trail).

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If Sara used 4 oranges out of a dozen, what fraction of the oranges did she use?

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Sara used 4/12 or 1/3 of the oranges.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals along its length, used to represent numbers visually.

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How do you represent 3 95/100 miles on a number line?

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Locate 3 on the number line, then find the point slightly before 4, marking 3.95.