Understanding Fractions

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What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

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Numerator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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If Mike wants to color 3/8 of a rectangle, how many equal parts should he make?

Back

8 equal parts

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How many equal parts do you have if you have two halves?

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Two Halves

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

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What fraction of the rectangle is shaded if it is 1 out of 8 parts?

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1/8

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The number of parts being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The total number of equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and you eat 1 slice, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/4

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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Front

If you have a whole and divide it into 2 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

One half

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

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What fraction represents 3 out of 5 parts?

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3/5

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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