Comparing 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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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.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 are equivalent fractions.

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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 symbol for 'greater than'?

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>

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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<

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1