Fractions of a Set

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find a fraction of a set?

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To find a fraction of a set, multiply the total number of items in the set by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C