Fractions - Grade 3

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It 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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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 of the whole are being considered.

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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 the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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The fraction for one whole is 1/1.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction of the shape is shaded?

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1/4 of the shape is shaded.

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What fraction represents 3 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction is 3/8.

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If you have 5 out of 8 parts shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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3/8 of the shape is not shaded.