Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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.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 the whole is divided into.

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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 different denominators?

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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different.

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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 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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If 1/2 is less than 3/4, what can we say about 1/2 and 3/4?

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1/2 is less than 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2