Fraction word problems 3rd

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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 does the top number in a fraction represent?

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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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If Chelsea divided an apple into 8 pieces and ate 5, what fraction did she eat?

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5/8

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If Kiki ate 1/6 of the celery sticks, what fraction is left for Carl?

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5/6

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If there are 9 buttons and 3 fall off, what fraction fell off?

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3/9 or 1/3

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If Alley puts jelly on 1 slice of bread out of 2, what fraction has jelly?

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1/2 or half.

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Francis has 6 chocolate bars and gives away 2. What fraction did he give away?

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2/6.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/9?

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1/3.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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Multiply the number by the numerator and divide by the denominator.

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