5th Grade Math Rules

Front

Four place values to the LEFT of the decimal is the _______________.

Back

thousands

Front

What should you do with mixed numbers when adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing?

Back

Change them to improper fractions using TX.

Front

Three place values BEHIND the decimal is the _______________.

Back

thousandths

Front

What is the correct order of operations?

Back

Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, Add/Subtract.

Front

When adding or subtracting fractions, you -

Back

Use our 4-box method.

Front

What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 5,432?

Back

500.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

Back

Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To reduce it to its lowest terms.