Compare and Order Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists 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 represents the number of parts we have.

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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?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the first step to ordering fractions from least to greatest?

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Find a common denominator for all the fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 3/8?

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1/2 is greater than 3/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How can you tell if one fraction is less than another?

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If the value of the first fraction is smaller than the value of the second fraction when compared, then it is less.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the greatest fraction in the following list: 1/6, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8?

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1/3 is the greatest fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the value of 4/8 in simplest form?

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4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2.

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1/4 < 1/3 < 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D