Fraction Equivalence and Comparison

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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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What does equivalent mean?

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Two different fractions that have the same value.

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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 compare fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is 1/2 equivalent to?

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2/4, 3/6, 4/8, etc.

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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 9/15 in simplest form?

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3/5

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

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2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

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1/2 (or 3/6).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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If Jane has 6 markers and 2 are blue, what fraction of the markers are blue?

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2/6 or 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

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1/4.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.