Comparing and Equivalent 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 represents the number of 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 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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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare two fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the fraction equivalent to 1/2?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the fraction equivalent to 3/6?

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1/2 is equivalent to 3/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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Which is greater: 1/4 or 2/4?

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2/4 is greater than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the relationship between 3/8 and 5/8?

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3/8 is less than 5/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is an example of a fraction greater than 1?

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5/4 is greater than 1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C