Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of shaded areas in a fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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 into which the whole is divided.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the fraction for one-fourth?

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One-fourth is represented as 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What fraction represents three-fourths?

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Three-fourths is represented as 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you determine the fraction of a shaded area in a shape?

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To determine the fraction of a shaded area, count the number of shaded parts (numerator) and divide by the total number of equal parts (denominator).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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What is the fraction of a circle that is not shaded if four-fifths is shaded?

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If four-fifths of a circle is shaded, then one-fifth of the circle is not shaded.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B