Comparing Fractions
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Mathematics
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3rd Grade
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Caitlin Thomas
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Comparing Fractions
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Poll
You and a friend bake brownies and are deciding what share to eat.
What share of the brownies would you rather eat?
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Poll
Mrs. Lawrence is STARVING and needs to eat some of her casserole.
What share of her casserole should she eat?
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Poll
Mrs. Jeremiah is entering a food eating contest. To win, she has to eat the biggest share of food.
What share should Mrs. Jeremiah eat to win?
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Symbols
When we compare numbers, we use symbols.
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What do you notice about the fractions we've learned about?
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What do you notice about these two fractions?
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Multiple Choice
What symbol correctly compares the two numbers?
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Multiple Choice
Which symbol correctly compares the two numbers?
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Comparing Fractions
When we compare fractions, we look at the numerator and denominator.
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Hotspot
Which is the numerator?
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Hotspot
Which is the denominator?
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Examples
Fractions with the same numerator can be compared by thinking about the denominator.
Comparing Fractions Using Numerators and Denominators
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Let's practice by comparing 3/4 and 3/8.
Which fraction is BIGGER?
Comparing Fractions Using Numerators and Denominators
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Let's think about what 3/4 means.
It means something is split into 4 pieces and 3 pieces are being used.
Let's think about what 3/8 means.
It means something is split into 8 pieces and 3 pieces are being used.
Comparing Fractions Using Numerators and Denominators
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3/4 3/8
Although both fractions have the same numerator, they pieces are different sizes so they are not the same.
Comparing Fractions Using Numerators and Denominators
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3/4 3/8
Comparing Fractions Using Numerators and Denominators
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