Whole Numbers as Fractions

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. It can be zero or any positive number like 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different, like 1/2 and 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 fraction represents 2 wholes?

Back

4/2 is equivalent to 2 wholes.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How can we express 3 wholes as a fraction?

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3 wholes can be expressed as 3/1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the fraction equivalent to 1 whole?

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8/8 is equivalent to 1 whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 and represents 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 and represents 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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If a rectangle represents 1 whole, how do we express 4 rectangles?

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4 rectangles can be expressed as 4/1 or 4 wholes.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the value of 8/4?

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8/4 is equal to 2.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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How do we find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1