3rd Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does 1/2 mean?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, like 1/3 or 1/4.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

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What fraction represents 3 out of 5 apples?

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3/5 represents 3 out of 5 apples.

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If you have 2/6 of a cake left, how much of the cake is left?

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2/6 of the cake is left.

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1/1.

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