Fractions

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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.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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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 is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators 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 subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the process to multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the process to divide two fractions?

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To divide two fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.