Lesson 1
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Parts of a Whole
You can divide a whole into equal parts. A fraction is a number that names a part of a whole.
Examples
Solve
Write the fraction that matches the colored part of the shape.
What fraction of each shape is colored? Write the fraction.
Look at the rectangle. Which sentence correctly describes the colored parts? Circle it.
Read the clue. Draw a square that matches on the grid. Then write the fraction that describes the colored area.
Antoine cuts a banana into 6 equal pieces. He feeds his parrot 4 pieces. What fraction names the part Antoine gave to his parrot?
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Lesson 2
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Sets and Fractions
You know that a fraction can name a part of a whole. A fraction can also name a part of a set, or group.
Examples
Solve
What fraction of each set is not blue? Write the fraction.
Color part of the set to show the fraction.
Hector makes a salad with yellow, green, and red peppers. He uses an equal number of each color pepper. What fraction of the peppers are not yellow?
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Lesson 3
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Fractions on a Number Line
You can show fractions on a number line.
Example
Solve
Label the number line with the correct number of equal parts. Then draw a dot to show the fraction on the number line.
Dana walks 1 mile from her school to her home. She stops at a store 
of the way home. Where did she stop?
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Label the number line with the correct number of equal parts. Then draw a dot where Dana stopped.
Lesson 4
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More Fractions on a Number Line
You can use a number line to show fractions.
Example
Label
Write the missing fractions in the box.
This fraction is on a number line divided into eighths. It appears four number places after 0. What fraction is it?
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Lesson 5
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Different Fractions, Same Amount
Different fractions can name the same amount. They are called equivalent fractions.
Examples
Compare
Look at the fraction strips or number lines. Compare the fractions. Place a check mark next to equivalent or not equivalent.
Lesson 6
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Finding Equivalent Fractions
You can find and identify equivalent fractions.
Examples
Identify
Complete the equivalent fraction. Write the missing numerator or denominator.
, and 
are equivalent fractions. What do you notice about fractions equivalent to 
?
Lesson 7
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Fractions for Whole Numbers
Some fractions equal whole numbers.
Examples
Identify
Choose the fraction that equals a whole number. Then write the whole number that the fraction equals. Draw number lines to help if you need to.
Lesson 8
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Showing Whole Numbers as Fractions
You can show a whole number as a fraction.
Examples
Write
Write a fraction that equals each whole number.
Complete the fraction in each number sentence.
Lesson 9
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Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator
You can compare fractions with the same denominator. Pictures can help.
Examples
Compare
Compare the fractions. Write >, <, or =.
Lesson 10
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Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator
You can compare fractions with the same numerator. Pictures can help you compare.
Example
Compare
Compare the fractions. Write >, <, or = in the 
.
Regina has read 
of a book. Christian has read 
of the same book. Who has read more pages? Explain.
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A fraction is greater than 
but less than 
. Its numerator is 1. What is the fraction?
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Lesson 11
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Problem Solving
Objects can help you find and compare fractions.
Examples
Solve
Write answers to the questions. Use fraction strips to help.
Josh and Jennifer are writing poems that are the same length. Josh has written 
of his poem. Jennifer has written 
of her poem. Who has written more? Explain using the fractions and <, >, or = in your answer.
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Chapter 8 Test
What fraction of each shape is colored? Write the fraction.
Shade part of the set to show the fraction.
Use the information on the number line to answer the question.
Erik hikes 1 mile along a nature trail. He sees birds along the way. He stops 
of the way through the trail. What color bird does Erik see?
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Label the number line with the correct number of equal parts. Then draw a dot where Erik stops.
Write the missing fractions in the boxes.
Look at the fraction strips or number lines. Compare the fractions. Place a check mark next to equivalent or not equivalent.
Write the fraction that equals a whole number. Then write the whole number that the fraction equals. Draw number lines to help if you need to.
Complete the fraction in each number sentence.
Compare the fractions. Write >, <, or = in the .
