4.3D Comparing Fractions

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What does the symbol '=' mean in comparing fractions?

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The symbol '=' means 'Equal to'. It indicates that the two fractions being compared are the same value.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in comparing fractions?

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The symbol '<' means 'Less than'. It indicates that the first fraction is smaller than the second fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '>' mean in comparing fractions?

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The symbol '>' means 'Greater than'. It indicates that the first fraction is larger than the second fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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If 1/2 is compared to 2/4, what is the relationship?

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1/2 = 2/4 (They are equal).

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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If 1/3 is compared to 1/2, what is the relationship?

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1/3 < 1/2 (1/3 is less than 1/2).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If 3/4 is compared to 2/3, what is the relationship?

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3/4 > 2/3 (3/4 is greater than 2/3).

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in comparing fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How can you tell 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.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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What is an example of two fractions that are equal?

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1/2 and 2/4 are equal fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than another fraction?

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It means that the value of the first fraction is smaller than the value of the second fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2