Fraction Operation Fun

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 represents the number of equal parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you add 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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What is the process to multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What operation do you perform to find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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To find the reciprocal, you perform the division operation.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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