Concepts in 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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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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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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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, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3

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

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A fraction is greater than another if it represents a larger part of the whole.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than another?

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A fraction is less than another if it represents a smaller part of the whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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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 the denominator, like 5/4.

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