Fractions Fractions Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 we have.

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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 represents 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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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different (e.g., 1/2 = 2/4).

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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 compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.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 (e.g., 5/4).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/4).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How can 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 is the new numerator.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2