Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is an example of two fractions that are equal?

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1/2 and 2/4 are equal fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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

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

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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

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

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).

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