Comparing Fractions!

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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.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 in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of 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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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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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 have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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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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List the fractions 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 from least to greatest.

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1/4, 1/2, 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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If 2/3 and 3/4 are compared, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2