Fractions 3rd Grade

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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 in 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 in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 4 parts?

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The fraction is 2/4.

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If you have 3/4 of a chocolate bar and you eat 1/4, how much is left?

Back

You have 2/4 or 1/2 of the chocolate bar left.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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What is the fraction for 1 shaded part out of 3 total parts?

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The fraction is 1/3.