3rd Grade Fraction Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 1/2?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What fraction of a shape is shaded if 7 out of 10 parts are shaded?

Back

7/10 of the shape is shaded.

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

9/10 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If Sara eats 3 out of 5 pieces of pizza, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

Back

Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

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What is the fraction that represents the part of a whole that is not shaded if 3 out of 10 parts are shaded?

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7/10 of the shape is not shaded.