Compare 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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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You compare the numerators; the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '=' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If 1/2 and 1/4 are compared, which is larger?

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If 3/5 and 2/5 are compared, which is larger?

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3/5 is larger than 2/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D