Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, e.g., 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, e.g., 5/3 or 4/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, e.g., 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you compare two fractions?

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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 the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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11/4 = 2 3/4.

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Identify the improper fraction for 21/8.

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21/8 is an improper fraction because the numerator (21) is greater than the denominator (8).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C