Math Unit 4 Review - Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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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 equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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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