Unit 5 Review

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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What is the process for simplifying a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, to simplify 4/8, divide both by 4 to get 1/2.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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 becomes the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is not whole, using a point to separate the whole part from the fractional part, such as 0.75.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 0.5.

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What is the definition of a percentage?

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A percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100, often used to compare relative sizes.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 = 75%.