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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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?

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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

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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You 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 the same numerator?

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You compare the denominators. The fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does it mean for two fractions to be 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.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is an example of equivalent fractions?

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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You can find a common denominator by identifying the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions with different denominators?

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Convert the fractions to have a common denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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If 1/6 is compared to 3/6, which is greater?

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1/6 is less than 3/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D