5th grade math Review

Front

What do the symbols <, >, and = represent in math?

Back

< means 'less than', > means 'greater than', and = means 'equal to'.

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

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

Front

Which fraction is smaller: 1/2, 1/7, or 1/10?

Back

1/10 is the smallest fraction.

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What is 1 1/2 - 5/6?

Back

The answer is 2/3.

Front

If Jerome has walked 7/8 of a mile and needs to walk 2 1/4 miles, how much further does he need to go?

Back

He has 1 3/8 miles left to walk.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as a/b, where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

Front

How do you compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.