Fractions and Decimals Review

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part, e.g., 0.75.

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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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process to 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 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the process to convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does rounding a number mean?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby specified value, often to make it simpler or to fit a certain level of precision.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.1

CCSS.4.NBT.A.3

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundredths place?

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To round to the nearest hundredths place, look at the digit in the thousandths place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the sum of 1/5 and 3/5?

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1/5 + 3/5 = 4/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D