3rd Grade Fraction Review

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, to find an equivalent fraction for 1/2, you can multiply both by 2 to get 2/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive whole number. For example, 1/3 and 1/5 are unit fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How can you represent a fraction as a sum of unit fractions?

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You can represent a fraction as a sum of unit fractions by breaking it down into parts. For example, 3/4 can be represented as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers at equal intervals. Fractions can be placed on a number line to show their value relative to whole numbers.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can look at their numerators and denominators. If the denominators are the same, compare the numerators. If the numerators are the same, compare the denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does it mean for a fraction to be greater than another fraction?

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A fraction is greater than another fraction if it represents a larger part of a whole. For example, 3/4 is greater than 1/4 because 3/4 represents more of the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does it mean for a fraction to be less than another fraction?

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A fraction is less than another fraction if it represents a smaller part of a whole. For example, 1/4 is less than 3/4 because 1/4 represents less of the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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To find a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator, and then count the number of parts indicated by the numerator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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