5.NF.7

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What is the concept of fractions in mathematics?

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Fractions represent a part of a whole and are expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator indicates how many parts are taken and the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator. Simplify if necessary.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction (flip the second fraction and then multiply).

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, indicating that the value is less than one.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, indicating that the value is equal to or greater than one.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, which includes zero and all positive integers without fractions or decimals.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator (LCD), convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, and then add the numerators.