Midterm Review (Practice 2)

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 ¾.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is used to divide fractions.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.