Comparing Fractions - Same Numerator

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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.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.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Which is greater: 2/4 or 2/6?

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2/4 is greater than 2/6 because they have the same numerator, and 4 is smaller than 6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is smaller?

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You compare the denominators; the fraction with the larger denominator is smaller.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Compare: 1/3 _______ 1/4

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1/3 > 1/4 because they have the same numerator, and 3 is smaller than 4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D