Fractions

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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 2 1/4.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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9/4.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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Convert the improper fraction 36/4 to a mixed number.

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9.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, such as 1/7.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How can you express 5/7 as a sum of unit fractions?

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1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B