Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

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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 for fractions to have the same denominator?

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Fractions with the same denominator are compared based on their numerators, as the denominator indicates the same size of the whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare two fractions with the same denominator, look at the numerators; the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the greater fraction: 3/4 or 2/4?

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3/4 is greater than 2/4 because 3 is greater than 2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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

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The symbol '<' is used to indicate that one fraction is less than another.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the least fraction between 1/8 and 3/8?

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1/8 is the least fraction because its numerator (1) is less than the numerator of 3/8 (3).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the greater fraction: 5/6 or 4/6?

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5/6 is greater than 4/6 because 5 is greater than 4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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

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The symbol '>' is used to indicate that one fraction is greater than another.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you determine which fraction is smaller between 2/6 and 5/6?

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To determine which fraction is smaller, compare the numerators; 2 is less than 5, so 2/6 is smaller.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the relationship between the numerators of fractions with the same denominator?

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The relationship between the numerators determines the size of the fractions; larger numerators indicate larger fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D