5th Grade Math Review

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism?

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The volume is found by multiplying the length, width, and height: Volume = Length x Width x Height.

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How do you write decimals in words?

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To write a decimal in words, say the whole number, then 'and', followed by the decimal part as a fraction. Example: 4.276 is 'four and two hundred seventy-six thousandths'.

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What is the place value of the digit 9 in 25.498?

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The place value of 9 is 'hundredths'.

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How do you multiply a number by a power of ten?

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To multiply by a power of ten, move the decimal point to the right as many places as the exponent indicates. Example: 6 x 10^2 = 600.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape (e.g., square units), while perimeter measures the distance around a shape (e.g., linear units).

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How do you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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List the multiples of each number and find the smallest multiple they have in common.