Comparing Fractions

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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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are comparing.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if you can simplify them to the same fraction or if you cross-multiply and the products are equal.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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Compare the fractions: 3/8 _ 1/4. What is the correct sign?

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Which is greater: 3/8 or 5/8?

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5/8 is greater than 3/8.

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Look at the model: Which number sentence is true? 3/8 _ 4/8.

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3/8 < 4/8.

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What is the relationship between 3/4 and 3/5?

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3/4 is greater than 3/5.

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Identify the fraction that is NOT equivalent: 1/3, 2/6, 2/12, 3/9.

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2/12 is not equivalent to the others.

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