Find ¾ of 8.
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¾ of 8 =
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- * What is the whole amount?
* How many equal groups do you need to make?
* Draw a fraction bar to help you.
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The whole amount is 8.
There are four equal groups because there are four equal quarters.
- Share eight dots equally between the four quarters.
Count to eight as you put one dot in each group.
Count the number of dots in each group.
How many quarters do you need to find?
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Each group has two dots.
One quarter of 8 = 2.
¾ – You need three quarters.
2 + 2 + 2 = 6
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6
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