Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you compare the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Which is larger: 1/4 or 3/4?

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3/4 is larger because 3 is greater than 1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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We use the '<' symbol.

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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We use the '>' symbol.

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What symbol do we use to show that two fractions are equal?

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We use the '=' symbol.

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If 2/5 and 4/5 are compared, which is larger?

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4/5 is larger because 4 is greater than 2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the fraction 4/4 equal to?

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4/4 is equal to 1, which means the whole.

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