5th grade math Review

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What do the symbols <, >, and = represent in math?

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< means 'less than', > means 'greater than', and = means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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Which fraction is smaller: 1/2, 1/7, or 1/10?

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1/10 is the smallest fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is 1 1/2 - 5/6?

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The answer is 2/3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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If Jerome has walked 7/8 of a mile and needs to walk 2 1/4 miles, how much further does he need to go?

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He has 1 3/8 miles left to walk.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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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 2 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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.