Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 parts?

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4/8

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 8 parts?

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3/8

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 5 parts?

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4/5

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 6 parts?

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3/6

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 4 parts?

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2/4

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 5 parts?

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3/5

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How can we simplify the fraction 4/8?

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4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.