3rd-Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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What is the fraction of a pizza left if 3 out of 5 pieces are eaten?

Back

2/5 of the pizza is left.

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

Back

1/4 of the shape is shaded.

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If 3 out of 5 apples are red, what fraction of the apples are red?

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3/5 of the apples are red.

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What is the fraction of a shape that is not shaded if 1/4 is shaded?

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3/4 of the shape is not shaded.

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3: 2/6, 2/12, 3/9?

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2/12 is NOT an equivalent fraction to 1/3.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.