3rd Grade Fractions Unit Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal slices, 1/2 means you have 1 slice.

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Which is larger: 1/4 or 1/6?

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1/4 is larger than 1/6 because it represents a bigger part of the whole.

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What does it mean to shade a fraction?

Back

Shading a fraction means coloring in a part of a shape to show how much of it is represented by that fraction.

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If you have 3/4 of a cake, how many pieces do you have if the cake is cut into 4 equal pieces?

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You have 3 pieces of the cake.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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An equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4, because they represent the same amount.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1, which can be written as 1/1.