Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare 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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How do you compare 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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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, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What fraction is equal to one whole?

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The fraction 5/5 or 1/1 is equal to one whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How can you represent 3/4 visually?

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You can represent 3/4 by shading 3 out of 4 equal parts of a shape, like a circle or a rectangle.

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