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 slash, like 1/2, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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. It represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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To find the fraction of a shape that is shaded, count the number of shaded parts (numerator) and divide it by the total number of equal parts in the shape (denominator).

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What is the fraction of a shape that is NOT shaded?

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To find the fraction that is NOT shaded, count the number of unshaded parts (numerator) and divide it by the total number of equal parts in the shape (denominator).

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How can you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger value is greater.

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What is the fraction 3/5 in words?

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Three-fifths.

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What is the fraction 1/4 in words?

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One-fourth.

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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.