3rd Grade - Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number), like 5/4.

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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 2 1/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts.

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How do you find the fraction of a shaded area in a shape?

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Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts in the shape.

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What is the fraction for 2 shaded parts out of 8 total parts?

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The fraction is 2/8.

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How can you simplify the fraction 2/8?

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You can simplify it to 1/4 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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Some equivalent fractions for 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.