3rd Grade Fractions Review

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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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and 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 of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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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.

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What is the fraction for half of a whole?

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The fraction for half of a whole is 1/2.

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What is the fraction for a quarter of a whole?

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The fraction for a quarter of a whole is 1/4.