Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells 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 is one-half as a fraction?

Back

One-half is written as 1/2.

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

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What is two-fourths as a fraction?

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Two-fourths is written as 2/4, which is the same as one-half.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is three-fourths as a fraction?

Back

Three-fourths is written as 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

One whole is written as 1/1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the fraction for two wholes?

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Two wholes is written as 2/1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D