Unit 5 Flashcard

Front

What is the sum of 1/3 and 5/12?

Back

3/4

Front

What is -20 divided by 5?

Back

-4

Front

What is 1/4 divided by 2/5?

Back

5/8

Front

What is -8 minus 6?

Back

-14

Front

What is 3.648 plus (-4.113)?

Back

-0.465

Front

What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What does a negative number indicate in a mathematical operation?

Back

It indicates a value less than zero.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the result of adding a positive number and a negative number?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive is larger, the result is positive, and vice versa.