Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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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 it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What are unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators?

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To compare fractions with unlike 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 a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 1/2 and 1/3 is 6. Convert 1/2 to 3/6 and 1/3 to 2/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in comparing 3/4 and 5/8?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions. The LCD of 4 and 8 is 8.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Convert 3/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 8.

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3/4 = 6/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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Which is greater: 6/8 or 5/8?

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6/8 is greater than 5/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the result of comparing 2/5 and 1/2?

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2/5 is less than 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2