USA 6 Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts we have) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form. Then, compare the numerators.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the process to add fractions?

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To add fractions, if they have the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 3/4.

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

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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.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent numbers and their relationships.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find the total distance covered if you know the distance per day?

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Multiply the distance covered each day by the number of days.