Thanksgiving Fractions

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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 indicates 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 shows 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 find half of a fraction?

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To find half of a fraction, multiply the numerator by 1 and the denominator by 2.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/3?

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To add fractions, find a common denominator. The sum is 7/12.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6.

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If a recipe calls for 3/4 cup of an ingredient, how much is needed for 1/2 of the recipe?

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You need 3/8 cup, which is half of 3/4.

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What is the total amount if 6 people each eat 1/2 of a sweet potato?

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The total amount needed is 3 sweet potatoes.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is 2/3 of a cup?

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2/3 cup is a fraction that represents two parts out of three equal parts of a cup.

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