Fractions and Decimals Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What does KCF stand for in division of fractions?

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KCF stands for Keep, Change, Flip. It is a method used to divide fractions by keeping the first fraction, changing the division sign to multiplication, and flipping the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = Length x Width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 4 1/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is PEMDAS?

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PEMDAS is an acronym that stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is the order of operations used to evaluate expressions.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you evaluate an expression using PEMDAS?

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To evaluate an expression using PEMDAS, follow the order of operations: first solve expressions in parentheses, then exponents, followed by multiplication and division from left to right, and finally addition and subtraction from left to right.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the significance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with by reducing them to their simplest form.