12/13 6th Grade Math Final Exam Review

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 3/2.

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What is the ratio of blue to red Jolly Ranchers if there are 15 blue ones?

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The ratio of blue to red is 3 to 4, so if there are 15 blue Jolly Ranchers, there are 20 total Jolly Ranchers represented in the tape diagram.

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What is an equivalent fraction for ⅗?

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An equivalent fraction for ⅗ is 15/25.

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What is the first step in adding fractions ⅘ + ½?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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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, used to add or compare them.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What does it mean to find the least common multiple (LCM)?

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Finding the least common multiple (LCM) means identifying the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.