A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the part) and 'b' is the denominator (the whole).

What is an equivalent fraction?

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different. For example, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is equivalent to $$\frac{2}{4}$$ .

How do you find an equivalent fraction?

To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

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

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the proper fraction.

What is the simplest form of a fraction?

The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, $$\frac{4}{8}$$ can be simplified to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

Understanding Fractions for Grade 3 Flashcards

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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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4 parts

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If a chocolate bar is divided into 10 equal pieces, what fraction of the chocolate bar is 7 pieces?

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Which fraction represents 1 part of a whole divided into 9 equal parts?

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5 parts

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