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.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the process for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Subtract fractions by following the same rules as addition: if they have the same denominator, subtract the numerators; if they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C