Topic 10 Envisions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How can you express a fraction as a multiple of a unit fraction?

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You can express a fraction as a multiple of a unit fraction by finding a unit fraction that, when multiplied by a whole number, equals the original fraction.

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What is a dozen?

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A dozen is a group of twelve items.

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If Lucas uses 1/4 cup of cherries for each snack, how much does he use for 12 snacks?

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1/4 cup x 12 = 12/4 = 3 cups of cherries.

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What is the sum of unit fractions?

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The sum of unit fractions is the result of adding fractions that each have a numerator of 1.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the difference between Mary and John's race times?

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John took 1 minute and 50 seconds longer than Mary.

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What is a multiple of a unit fraction?

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A multiple of a unit fraction is obtained by multiplying the unit fraction by a whole number.

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How do you find the total amount of fruit needed for multiple snacks?

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Multiply the amount of each type of fruit needed for one snack by the total number of snacks.

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What does it mean to rewrite a multiplication problem as an addition problem?

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It means expressing the multiplication of a number by a fraction as the sum of that fraction added together multiple times.