Comparing Fractions - Like Numerators & Like Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 shows 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 like numerators?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you compare fractions with like denominators?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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>

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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<

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What symbol is used to show that two fractions are equal?

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=

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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Compare: 4/6 and 4/8. Which is greater?

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4/6 > 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Compare: 3/5 and 3/7. Which is greater?

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3/5 > 3/7.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D