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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). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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 is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/3 by 2 gives 2/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, which means 2 whole parts and 1/2 of another part.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative number without fractions or decimals. Examples include 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.