5.NF.3

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What does 5.NF.3 stand for?

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5.NF.3 refers to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, specifically focusing on the understanding of fractions as numbers on the number line.

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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How do you find the least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4 is 12, as it is the smallest multiple of both 3 and 4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 2/5.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.