6 Questions
What are fractions?
Fractions are a way of representing parts of a whole. They consist of a numerator, which represents the number of parts being considered, and a denominator, which represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.
Give an example of a fraction.
An example of a fraction is 3/4. In this fraction, 3 is the numerator and 4 is the denominator.
How do you add fractions?
To add fractions, you need to have a common denominator. Once you have a common denominator, you can add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.
Write the fraction 1/2 as a ______
half
A fraction with a numerator of 3 and a denominator of 4 is a ______
three-fourths
To compare fractions, you need to find a common ______
denominator
Study Notes
Understanding Fractions
- A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole
- Example: 1/4 is a fraction that represents one out of four equal parts
Adding Fractions
- To add fractions, you need to have the same denominator
- The procedure for adding fractions is to add the numerators and keep the denominator the same
Notating Fractions
- The fraction 1/2 can be written as a decimal, which is 0.5
- A fraction with a numerator of 3 and a denominator of 4 is a proper fraction
Comparing Fractions
- To compare fractions, you need to find a common denominator
- This allows you to equivalent fractions and determine which one is larger or smaller
Test your knowledge of fractions with this Grade 3 quiz! Learn what fractions are, see an example, and discover how to add them.
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