Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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If 1/3 is compared to 1/6, which is greater?

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1/3 is greater than 1/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D