5th grade fractions review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of 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 does it mean to add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, you must first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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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 factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is common to two or more numbers.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C