A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, in the fraction $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. For example, $$\frac{5}{4}$$ is an improper fraction.

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is a mixed number.

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

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 fraction. For example, $$\frac{9}{4}$$ becomes 2 $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is a unit fraction?

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer. For example, $$\frac{1}{3}$$ is a unit fraction.

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, $$\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$$ .

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, $$\frac{3}{5} - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{5}$$ .

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators. For example, to add $$\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4}$$ , convert to $$\frac{4}{12} + \frac{3}{12} = \frac{7}{12}$$ .

How do you find the fraction of a whole?

To find the fraction of a whole, divide the part by the whole. For example, if you have 3 apples out of 12 total apples, the fraction is $$\frac{3}{12}$$ .

Identifying Fractions Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How do you identify a fraction from a model?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a proper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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