5th Grade Math

Advanced operations, measurement, and data analysis for fifth grade students.

Multi-Digit OperationsMeasurement and ConversionsUnderstanding Data and Graphs
Order of Operations and ExpressionsDecimals and FractionsVolume and Geometry
Math in Cooking and BakingMoney and BudgetingPlanning Events Using Data
Showing Your WorkChecking for Reasonableness
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Advanced Topics

Decimals and Fractions

Working with Decimals and Fractions

Decimals and fractions are ways to show parts of a whole. Decimals use a dot, and fractions use a bar.

Comparing Decimals and Fractions

To compare them, you can turn a fraction into a decimal by dividing the top by the bottom.

  • \( \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \)
  • \( \frac{3}{4} = 0.75 \)

Adding and Subtracting

  • Line up decimals by the dot and add or subtract as usual.
  • For fractions, make sure they have the same bottom number (denominator) before adding or subtracting.

Real-World Use

You see decimals and fractions when dealing with money, measurements, and sports scores!

Examples

  • Add 2.35 + 1.6 by lining up the decimal points.

  • Subtract \( \frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \).

In a Nutshell

Learn to handle numbers that aren't whole.

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