Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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To locate a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into equal parts based on the denominator, then count up to the numerator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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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 add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2