Fractions - 3rd Grade

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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 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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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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Find an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

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2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the fraction for three out of four parts?

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3/4 represents three out of four equal parts.

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If you have 2/4, what is an equivalent fraction?

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1/2 is an equivalent fraction for 2/4.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction greater than 1 means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.

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What is the fraction for two out of three parts?

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2/3 represents two out of three equal parts.