December Math Skills Refresh 2

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

Back

2/4, 3/6, 4/8 are all equivalent fractions to 1/2.

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What is 1/5 of an hour in minutes?

Back

12 minutes.

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If Mrs. Okot made 5/8 of her penalty kicks, what fraction of her kicks did she miss?

Back

She missed 3/8 of her penalty kicks.

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What is the total number of desks needed if there are 36 classrooms and each needs 28 desks?

Back

1,008 desks.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in mathematics?

Back

It means 'greater than'.