Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. 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 convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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If you have 1/2 and 1/4, which is larger?

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the first step to compare 3/4 and 2/3?

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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 to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.