Lesson 14 Comparing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to compare or add fractions.

Front

How do you find the greater of two fractions?

Back

To find the greater fraction, compare their values by converting them to a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Front

What is the process to add fractions?

Back

To add fractions, make sure they have a common denominator, then add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the process to subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

Front

What is the relationship between 3/6 and 1/2?

Back

3/6 is equivalent to 1/2 because they represent the same part of a whole.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B