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

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the sum of 5/8 and 3/8?

Back

1 (or 8/8), since 5/8 + 3/8 = 8/8.

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If a pizza is divided into 8 equal parts and 1/8 is eaten, how much is left?

Back

7/8 of the pizza is left.

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How do you find the equivalent fraction of 3/8?

Back

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 3/8 = 6/16 (multiply by 2).

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What is the total amount of pizza eaten if 1/8, 2/8, and 2/8 are consumed?

Back

5/8 of the pizza is eaten.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form to compare.

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What is the quickest time among 2/3, 3/5, and 3/4 seconds?

Back

3/5 seconds is the quickest time.

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What is the process to add fractions?

Back

Make sure the denominators are the same, then add the numerators and keep the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.