Comparing Fractions - Same Numerator

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and 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 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 the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 3/4?

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2/4 < 3/4 because they have the same numerator, and 3 is a smaller denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Which fraction is greater: 4/8 or 2/8?

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4/8 is greater than 2/8 because they have the same denominator, and 4 is a larger numerator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you determine if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, which can be checked by cross-multiplying.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many 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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If two fractions have the same denominator, how do you compare them?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D