Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator

The video tutorial covers lesson 9.3 on comparing fractions with the same numerator. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a practical example involving Marcus and a spinach pie. The lesson then explores using fraction strips and reasoning to compare fractions, emphasizing that fewer pieces in a whole mean larger pieces. The tutorial also addresses comparing fractions with different denominators and provides real-life examples to reinforce the concepts. The lesson concludes with a summary of key ideas and a preview of the next lesson.

At Athena's cafe, if Marcus chooses to sit at a table with five friends, how much pie does he get?

• 1/5 of the pie

• 1/8 of the pie

• 1/7 of the pie

• 1/6 of the pie

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Which fraction is larger, 1/6 or 1/8?

• 1/6

• 1/8

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

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In the context of the campers' trip, which fraction represents a longer distance paddled?

• 2/8

• 2/3

• Both are equal

• Information not sufficient

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If Felicia had 3/4 of a carrot snack and 3/6 of an apple snack left, which was more?

• Cannot determine from the data

• Both equal

• Apple snack

• Carrot snack

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Comparing 3/4 and 3/8, which is larger?

• Depends on the snack size

• 3/4

• 3/8

• Both are the same

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Which fraction is smaller, 2/6 or 2/3?

• 2/6

• 2/3

• Depends on the context

• Both are the same

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

What does a larger denominator in a fraction generally imply about the size of the pieces?

• No effect on size

• Depends on the numerator

• Smaller pieces

• Larger pieces

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If two fractions have the same numerator, which one is larger?

• The one with the smaller denominator

• The one with the larger denominator

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined without actual values

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

In the example of Zach and Max's pies, why might Max's larger fractional piece actually be smaller?

• Incorrect measurements

• Miscommunication

• All pies are the same size

• Different pie sizes

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Who ate more, Kate or Dylan, if Kate ate 1/3 and Dylan ate 1/2 of the same size granola bars?

• Cannot determine

• Kate

• Dylan

• They ate the same amount

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