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Resource: Solving the Sphinx's Fraction Problem

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Length: 2m 37s
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In this video segment from Cyberchase, Wicked and Digit have to solve a math puzzle involving fractions in order to get the clue they need from a talking Sphinx. Using their knowledge of numerators and denominators, they solve the puzzle and are able to move on in their quest to save the CyberSquad.

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Teachers' Domain, Solving the Sphinx's Fraction Problem, published August 22, 2008, retrieved on ,
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.math.num.frac.solvsphinx/

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Frame: Fractions are special numbers. When are they useful? You’ve probably noticed how a fraction consists of a number on top, the numerator, and a number on the bottom, the denominator. What does each of these numbers mean? Can you give examples of some fractions that you know?

Focus: As you watch this segment, notice Digit's fraction clue. What does the denominator tell us? What does the numerator tell us? Why does he only take one candy from the box?