Equivalent Fractions and Comparing Fractions

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the fraction 3/4 equivalent to?

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15/20 is equivalent to 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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Which is greater: 4/8 or 45/100?

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4/8 is greater than 45/100.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the value of 7/8 compared to 3/4?

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7/8 is greater than 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Is 3/6 greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2?

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3/6 is equal to 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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It means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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It means 'less than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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Find a common denominator or convert to equivalent fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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If 1/4 is less than 1/8, is this statement true or false?

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False. 1/4 is greater than 1/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D