Fractions 3rd grade

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is a mixed number?

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What is an improper fraction?

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the process to add fractions with the same denominator?

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