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What is a fraction?

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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.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.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is larger.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If you have 5/6 and 5/8, which is greater?

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5/6 is greater than 5/8.

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How do you write that 5/6 is greater than 5/8 using symbols?

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5/6 > 5/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is larger?

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Look at the denominators; the smaller the denominator, the larger the fraction.

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