Comparing Fractions with Same Denominators

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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 denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many 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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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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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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

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3/5 is greater than 2/5 because 3 is greater than 2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What symbol is used to show that two fractions are equal?

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The symbol '=' is used to show that two fractions are equal.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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If 4/7 and 4/7 are compared, what is the result?

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4/7 is equal to 4/7, so the result is '='.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If 1/3 and 2/3 are compared, which is less?

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1/3 is less than 2/3 because 1 is less than 2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D