Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 2/4?

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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 can you decompose the fraction 3/4?

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3/4 can be decomposed as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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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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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.