3rd-Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 2/4: 4/16, 8/16, 1/4?

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1/4 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 2/4.

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What is 2/6 in letter representation?

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C represents 2/6.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3: 2/6, 2/12, 3/9?

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2/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the shaded fraction if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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The shaded fraction is 3/5.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.