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Grade 3 maths · W.2 · Fractions as Parts of a Whole

Name fractions of a whole

Write the fraction as top/bottom, like 3/4.

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  1. Priya cuts a chocolate bar into 3 equal pieces. Priya eats 2 of the pieces. What fraction of the chocolate bar does Priya eat?

    Answer: 2/3

  2. Omar cuts a ribbon into 3 equal pieces. Omar eats 2 of the pieces. What fraction of the ribbon does Omar eat?

    Answer: 2/3

  3. Leo cuts a cake into 3 equal slices. Leo eats 2 of the slices. What fraction of the cake does Leo eat?

    Answer: 2/3

Tip: Write the fraction as top/bottom, like 3/4.

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Common Core: 3.NF.A.1

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