Comparing Unlike Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators (7 and 2) is 14. Convert both fractions to have 14 as the denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Convert both fractions to a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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