3rd Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that tells how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that tells how many equal parts make a whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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It means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than one whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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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.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.