Fraction Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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 the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is the difference between multiplication and division in word problems?

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Multiplication is used when combining equal groups, while division is used when splitting into equal parts or groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem involving fractions?

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Multiply the fractions together. For example, 1/2 of 1/4 is 1/2 * 1/4 = 1/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you solve a division word problem involving fractions?

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Divide the fractions by multiplying by the reciprocal. For example, 1/2 divided by 1/4 is 1/2 * 4/1 = 2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 1 1/2 = (1*2 + 1)/2 = 3/2.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2