3rd Grade - Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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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, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 means 1 whole and 1/2 of another whole.

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How do you identify the shaded part of a shape?

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To find the shaded part of a shape, count the number of shaded sections (numerator) and divide it by the total number of sections (denominator) in the shape.

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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. It represents how many parts we have.

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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. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.

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What is 3/4 as a decimal?

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3/4 as a decimal is 0.75.

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What is the fraction for 1 whole?

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The fraction for 1 whole is 1/1.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 5 parts?

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The fraction for 2 out of 5 parts is 2/5.