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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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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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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 fraction is represented by 2 out of 3 equal parts?

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2/3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What fraction is represented by 1 out of 4 equal parts?

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1/4

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If you have 3 out of 4 equal parts, what fraction do you have?

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3/4

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 6 equal parts?

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2/6

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How can you simplify the fraction 2/6?

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You can simplify 2/6 to 1/3 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.