5. NF. 5 &6

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 2/6 of 18, calculate (2 * 18) / 6 = 6.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Area = Length × Width.

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How do you compare the areas of two rectangles?

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To compare the areas, calculate the area of each rectangle and then compare the two results.

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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 1/2.

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply by the whole number. Convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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What is the process to 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 over the original denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple of two numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of both numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two fractions?

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To find the LCM of two fractions, find the LCM of the numerators and the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the denominators. LCM = LCM(numerators) / GCD(denominators).