Thanksgiving Fractions

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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 slash, like 1/2, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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. It 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. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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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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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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 1/2 of 8, calculate (1*8)/2 = 4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 4/8, divide both by 4 to get 1/2.

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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, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.