Third Grade Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even if the numbers are different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

How do you find a fraction of a whole?

Back

To find a fraction of a whole, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

Front

What is 1/2 of a pizza if the pizza is cut into 8 equal slices?

Back

1/2 of a pizza cut into 8 slices is 4 slices.

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If 3 out of 8 slices of cake are left, what fraction of the cake is remaining?

Back

The fraction of the cake remaining is 3/8.

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What is the fraction that represents 3 parts out of 5?

Back

The fraction is 3/5.

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If a cake is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is left, what fraction of the cake has been eaten?

Back

5/6 of the cake has been eaten.

Front

What is the fraction equivalent to 4/8?

Back

The fraction equivalent to 4/8 is 1/2.