Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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 the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two fractions where the first fraction is larger.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two fractions where the first fraction is smaller.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '=' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two fractions represent the same value.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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If 3/5 of a pizza is eaten, what fraction is left?

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2/5 of the pizza is left.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What is 1/2 + 1/4?

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1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4.

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