Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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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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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or use a number line.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean if a fraction has a larger denominator?

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A fraction with a larger denominator represents smaller parts of the whole, making it smaller than a fraction with a smaller denominator if the numerators are the same.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D