Comparing fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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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 represents 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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What is a benchmark fraction?

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one 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.

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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.1.NBT.B.3

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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.3.NF.A.3D

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2