Hays 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.

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What is a numerator?

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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 a denominator?

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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 is a unit fraction?

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

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What does it mean to shade a fraction?

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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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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.

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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.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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.