Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of 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 two fractions with different denominators?

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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

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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.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How can you tell if one fraction is greater than another?

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If the fraction has a larger numerator when the denominators are the same, or if it is closer to 1 when comparing fractions with different denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D