Compare and Order Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form, then compare the numerators or the decimal values.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equal?

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Two fractions are equal 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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How do you order fractions from greatest to least?

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To order fractions from greatest to least, compare their values by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison or addition.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Compare: 3/8 and 6/16. What is the result?

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= (3/8 is equal to 6/16 when both are converted to a common denominator.)

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Order the fractions: 1/3, 3/6, 1/6 from greatest to least.

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3/6, 1/3, 1/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Compare: 3/4 and 1/8. What is the result?

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> (3/4 is greater than 1/8.)

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Compare: 1/3 and 2/9. What is the result?

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> (1/3 is greater than 2/9.)

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Order the fractions: 3/5, 1/5, 1/6 from greatest to least.

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3/5, 1/5, 1/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D