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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, such as 5/5.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is 3/8 + 2/8?

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3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 when the numerator is larger than the denominator.