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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 shows the total number of 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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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 is the result of 1/2 + 1/2?

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1 (or 2/2, which simplifies to 1).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the result of 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4?

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1 (or 4/4, which simplifies to 1).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A