Fractions -3rd Grade

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is 1 and the denominator (bottom number) is a whole number. For example, 1/5 is a unit fraction.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that something is divided into.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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What is the fraction of a whole if it is completely shaded?

Back

If a whole is completely shaded, it is represented as 1 or 8/8.

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How do you find the fraction of the unshaded part?

Back

To find the fraction of the unshaded part, subtract the shaded fraction from 1.

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What is 1/2 in terms of equal parts?

Back

1/2 means that something is divided into 2 equal parts, and 1 part is being considered.

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What is the fraction represented by 3 shaded parts out of 8?

Back

The fraction is 3/8.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

The shaded fraction is 2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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

Back

A fraction greater than 1 means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.

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What is the fraction represented by 5 shaded parts out of 8?

Back

The fraction is 5/8.