5.NF.3 practice! Pilot 5th

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What does 5.NF.3 stand for in mathematics?

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5.NF.3 refers to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, specifically focusing on the understanding of fractions as numbers on the number line and comparing fractions.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare two fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator, then compare 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, allowing for easy comparison or addition.

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If you have the fractions 1/4 and 1/3, which is greater?

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1/3 is greater than 1/4 because when converted to a common denominator (12), 1/4 becomes 3/12 and 1/3 becomes 4/12.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step in adding fractions is to find a common denominator.

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How do you add the fractions 2/5 and 1/10?

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Convert 2/5 to 4/10 (common denominator), then add: 4/10 + 1/10 = 5/10, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplified form of 8/12?

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The simplified form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than its denominator.

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Give an example of a proper fraction.

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An example of a proper fraction is 3/4.