4.NF.2 Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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To determine if one fraction is greater, you can compare their numerators and denominators or convert them to a common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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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 3/4 and 3/6?

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3/4 is greater than 3/6 because when both fractions are converted to a common denominator (12), 3/4 becomes 9/12 and 3/6 becomes 6/12.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If 2/3 < _____, what fraction could fill in the blank?

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3/3 would fill in the blank because it is greater than 2/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you compare 3/6 and 8/12?

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3/6 is less than 8/12 because they are equivalent (3/6 = 6/12), but 8/12 is greater.