3rd Grade Fractions

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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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 integer, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 3/3, which equals 1.

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How do you find a fraction of a shaded area in a shape?

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To find the fraction of a shaded area, divide the number of shaded parts by the total number of equal parts.

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What fraction of a circle is represented if 1 out of 4 equal parts is shaded?

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If 1 out of 4 equal parts is shaded, it represents 1/4 of the circle.

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What is the fraction representation of 3 out of 5 equal parts?

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3 out of 5 equal parts is represented as 3/5.

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