Best Form- Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is a mixed number?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the lowest term of a fraction?

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The lowest term of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you reduce a fraction to its lowest terms?

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To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the process to 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 result over the original denominator.