Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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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 to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What are unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators?

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To compare fractions with unlike denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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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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How do you find a common denominator for 4/6 and 7/8?

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What is the first step in comparing 2/5 and 1/2?

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values where the first is larger than the second.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values where the first is smaller than the second.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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'=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.