3rd Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, such as a/b, where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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What is a unit fraction?

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

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How do you identify a shaded fraction in a shape?

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To identify a shaded fraction, count the number of shaded parts (numerator) and divide by the total number of equal parts in the shape (denominator).

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What fraction is represented by the shaded area if 7 out of 10 parts are shaded?

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The fraction represented is 7/10.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 1/4 in a circle?

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1/4 of a circle represents one quarter of the total area of the circle.

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How can you visually represent the fraction 3/4?

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You can represent 3/4 by shading 3 out of 4 equal parts of a shape.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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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 or 3/3.