4th Grade Fractions

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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?

Back

The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

Front

What is the common denominator of 3/5 and 3/10?

Back

The common denominator is 10.

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What is 3/5 + 3/10?

Back

3/5 + 3/10 = 9/10.

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What fraction of a circle is not shaded if 1/3 is shaded?

Back

If 1/3 is shaded, then 2/3 of the circle is not shaded.

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

Back

Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

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Which is larger: 2/3 or 5/6?

Back

5/6 is larger than 2/3.

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How do you compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.