Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

The numerator represents the number of 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?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you compare two fractions?

Back

To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean if two fractions are 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.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

<

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

=

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Front

If 1/2 is compared to 1/4, which is greater?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/2 of it, how much pizza do you have left?

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You have 1/4 of the pizza left.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2