Everyday Math Unit 5 , Grade 5 Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2 1/2?

Back

15/8

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 4/5?

Back

8/15

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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What is the result of dividing 3/5 by 2/3?

Back

9/10

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What is 2/3 of 3/4?

Back

1/2

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators. For example, 1/4 - 1/6 = (3/12 - 2/12) = 1/12.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share. For example, the LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.