Understanding Fractions and Decimals Flashcard

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What is a mixed number?

Back

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

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1?

Back

5/5 is equivalent to 1.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

Back

Count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts.

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What fraction of the rectangle is blue if 1/3 is blue?

Back

1/3 of the rectangle is blue.

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What fraction of the figure is NOT shaded if 4/5 is shaded?

Back

4/5 of the figure is shaded, so 1/5 is NOT shaded.

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How do you add decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers.

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What is 12.9 + 2.9?

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12.9 + 2.9 = 15.8.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, such as 1/2 and 2/4.