Ready Math Unit 2 Review - Grade 5

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What is a fraction?

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

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, to divide 1/4 by 3, calculate 1/(4*3) = 1/12.

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What is the process to estimate the result of dividing a length?

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To estimate the result of dividing a length, round the total length to a nearby whole number and then divide by the number of pieces.

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What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

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The product of a whole number and a fraction is found by multiplying the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keeping the same denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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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 1 2/3.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What does it mean for a product to be greater than a number?

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A product is greater than a number if the result of multiplying two numbers exceeds that number.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you find the equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.