Identify Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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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?

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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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What is 1/2 in terms of a whole?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts, which is half of a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1, or 6/6, meaning all parts are taken.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is 4/8 simplified?

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4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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What is 3/5?

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3/5 means three parts out of five equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is 4/6 simplified?

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4/6 simplifies to 2/3.

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What is 2/5?

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2/5 means two parts out of five equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare 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