Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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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 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1