Fraction Word Problems

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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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. For example, 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is when the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number combines a whole number and a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the sum of 1/5 and 2/5?

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The sum is 3/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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If you have 10/10 of water and it goes down to 4/10, how much water is gone?

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6/10 of the water evaporated.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D