BPJ More Fractions/Fractions of a Set

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If Mia has 5 crackers and eats 3, what fraction of the crackers did she eat?

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3/5 of the crackers.

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What is one-fourth of a shape?

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One-fourth means the shape is divided into 4 equal parts, and 1 part is shaded.

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

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If a shape is divided into eighths, how many equal parts does it have?

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It has 8 equal parts.

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What is the fraction of shaded hamburgers if 4 out of 6 are shaded?

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4/6 of the hamburgers are shaded.

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How do you find a fraction of a set?

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To find a fraction of a set, multiply the total number of items by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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What is the fraction of apples if there are 3 apples out of 12 fruits?

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The fraction of apples is 3/12.

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What does it mean if a shape is divided into thirds?

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It means the shape is split into 3 equal parts.

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