4th Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 indicates how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What fraction is greater: 1/4 or 1/2?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1/3 is shaded?

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If 1/3 of a circle is shaded, then 2/3 of the circle is not shaded.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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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, then adjust the fractions and subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2