Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. Example: 5/8 - 2/8 = (5-2)/8 = 3/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. Example: 3/8 + 2/8 = (3+2)/8 = 5/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer. Example: 1/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. Example: 2 3/5 = (2*5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. Example: 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. Then, compare the numerators or decimal values.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1