Grade 3: Fractions as Parts of a Whole

Fractions as Parts of a Whole
1
A fraction represents a part of a whole.
2
The denominator (bottom) tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
3
The numerator (top) tells how many parts we have.
Visual Breakdown
Example 1
1 2 3 4 5
5 equal slices → 3 eaten
35
Example 2
1 2 3
3 equal slices → 2 eaten
23
Example 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8 equal parts → 5 shaded
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Test Yourself
Grade 3 Math Lessons
  1. Place Value
  2. Place Value Practice
  3. Number Patterns
  4. Number Riddle
  5. Round to Nearest 100
  6. Properties of Multiplication
  7. Fractions as Parts of a Whole (this lesson)
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