5th Grade Decimal and Fraction Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply the numerators and denominators, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as needed, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 2 5/6 x 3/4?

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2 1/8

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What is the difference when you subtract 9.43 - 3.34?

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6.09

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What is 36.8 ÷ 2?

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18.4

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.