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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that tells how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that tells how many equal parts make a whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

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If a fraction is shaded, it shows how much of a shape is filled in or covered.

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What fraction of a shape is represented by 1/2?

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1/2 means that the shape is divided into 2 equal parts, and 1 part is shaded.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What is the fraction for three-fourths?

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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What is the fraction for one-third?

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If a shape is divided into 10 equal parts and 7 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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