Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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?

Back

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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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

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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

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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 fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Is 1/2 equal to 2/4?

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Yes, 1/2 is equal to 2/4 because they represent the same part of a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

Which is greater: 1/4 or 1/2?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value or part of a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1