Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks

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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 it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a commonly used fraction, such as 1/2, that helps to compare other fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How can you use 1/2 as a benchmark?

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You can use 1/2 to determine if a fraction is greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Is 25/50 greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2?

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Equal to 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Which is greater: 3/8 or 5/8?

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5/8 is greater than 3/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Is 1/2 greater than, less than, or equal to 4/10?

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1/2 is greater than 4/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Is 1/3 greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2?

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Less than 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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Which fraction is less than 1/2: 1/9, 3/6, or 8/9?

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1/9 is less than 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.