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Practice Problems — Set 13

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4.NF.B.3 · Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b

Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.

Warm-up

1. Talk through today's focus: Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b 2. Try one oral example together before writing. 3. Use the diagram to explain your thinking.

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Written practice

1. Shade 2/5 of the rectangle. Write the fraction: ___ 2. Which is larger: 1/5 or 2/5? ___ 3. On the number line, mark 1/4 4. Equivalent to 1/2? (A) 2/4 (B) 1/3 — write the letter: ___ 5. Word problem: ate 1/4 of a pizza. How much left? ___ 6. Compare: 3/7 ___ 4/7 7. Explain your thinking for set 13 in one sentence. 8. Create your own problem for 4.NF.B.3.

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More written practice

1. Apply Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b (item 9, set 13): show your work. ___ 2. Apply Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b (item 10, set 13): show your work. ___ 3. Apply Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b (item 11, set 13): show your work. ___ 4. Apply Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b (item 12, set 13): show your work. ___ 5. Apply Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b (item 13, set 13): show your work. ___ 6. Apply Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b (item 14, set 13): show your work. ___

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Patterns and rules

1. Denominator = equal parts; numerator = parts counted. 2. Same denominator means same-sized pieces. 3. Draw the model before adding numerators.

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Parent tip: Fold paper or shade rectangles to show fractions

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