Comparing Fractions 3rd grade

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a whole number, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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The numerator tells us how many parts we have out of the total parts represented by the denominator.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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You compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 3/8.

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If 1/4 is less than 1/3, what can we say about their denominators?

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1/4 has a bigger denominator than 1/3, which means it has smaller pieces.

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What is the fraction represented by 4 shaded parts out of 6?

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The fraction is 4/6.

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What is the unit fraction for a hexagon divided into 6 equal parts?

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The unit fraction is 1/6.

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What is the relationship between the size of the denominator and the size of the pieces in a fraction?

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A bigger denominator means smaller pieces.

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