Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do 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.

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How do you find a common denominator for 2/3 and 4/10?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 10 is 30. Convert 2/3 to 20/30 and 4/10 to 12/30.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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Which is greater: 2/3 or 4/10?

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2/3 is greater than 4/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in comparing 1/4 and 2/6?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the common denominator for 1/4 and 2/6?

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The common denominator is 12.

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How do you convert 1/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

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1/4 = 3/12.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you convert 2/6 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

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2/6 = 4/12.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1