Unit 5: Multiplying/Dividing Fractions and Word problems

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

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

Back

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

Front

What is a word problem in mathematics?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires interpretation and problem-solving.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

How do you solve a word problem involving fractions?

Back

Identify the quantities involved, translate the words into mathematical expressions, and then perform the necessary operations.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

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