Comparing Fractions with same numerator or denominator

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It 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 is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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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 is the bottom number in a fraction and represents 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 fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is larger.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is larger.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is 1/4 compared to 1/6?

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1/4 is greater than 1/6 because they have the same numerator (1) and 4 is less than 6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is 3/5 compared to 3/8?

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3/5 is greater than 3/8 because they have the same numerator (3) and 5 is less than 8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is 2/3 compared to 2/5?

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2/3 is greater than 2/5 because they have the same numerator (2) and 3 is less than 5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If two fractions have the same denominator, how do you find which is larger?

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Look at the numerators; the fraction with the larger numerator is larger.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you find which is larger?

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Look at the denominators; the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D