Compare Fractions With Like Parts - 3rd Grade Math
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{1}{6}$ __ $ rac{1}{3}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{1}{6}$ __ $ rac{1}{3}$?
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$ rac{1}{6} < rac{1}{3}$. Same numerator: $6 > 3$, so $ rac{1}{6} < rac{1}{3}$.
$ rac{1}{6} < rac{1}{3}$. Same numerator: $6 > 3$, so $ rac{1}{6} < rac{1}{3}$.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{3}{4}$ __ $ rac{3}{10}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{3}{4}$ __ $ rac{3}{10}$?
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$ rac{3}{4} > rac{3}{10}$. Same numerator: $4 < 10$, so $ rac{3}{4} > rac{3}{10}$.
$ rac{3}{4} > rac{3}{10}$. Same numerator: $4 < 10$, so $ rac{3}{4} > rac{3}{10}$.
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What rule compares fractions with the same denominator, such as $ rac{3}{8}$ and $ rac{5}{8}$?
What rule compares fractions with the same denominator, such as $ rac{3}{8}$ and $ rac{5}{8}$?
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With same denominator, the larger numerator makes the larger fraction. More parts out of the same total means a bigger fraction.
With same denominator, the larger numerator makes the larger fraction. More parts out of the same total means a bigger fraction.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{3}{10}$ __ $ rac{3}{2}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{3}{10}$ __ $ rac{3}{2}$?
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$ rac{3}{10} < rac{3}{2}$. Same numerator: $10 > 2$, so $ rac{3}{10} < rac{3}{2}$.
$ rac{3}{10} < rac{3}{2}$. Same numerator: $10 > 2$, so $ rac{3}{10} < rac{3}{2}$.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{5}{12}$ __ $ rac{5}{8}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{5}{12}$ __ $ rac{5}{8}$?
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$ rac{5}{12} < rac{5}{8}$. Same numerator: $12 > 8$, so $ rac{5}{12} < rac{5}{8}$.
$ rac{5}{12} < rac{5}{8}$. Same numerator: $12 > 8$, so $ rac{5}{12} < rac{5}{8}$.
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What does the symbol $<$ mean when comparing two fractions?
What does the symbol $<$ mean when comparing two fractions?
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$<$ means the left fraction is less than the right fraction. It shows which fraction has the smaller value.
$<$ means the left fraction is less than the right fraction. It shows which fraction has the smaller value.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{6}{11}$ __ $ rac{2}{11}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{6}{11}$ __ $ rac{2}{11}$?
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$ rac{6}{11} > rac{2}{11}$. Same denominator: $6 > 2$, so $ rac{6}{11} > rac{2}{11}$.
$ rac{6}{11} > rac{2}{11}$. Same denominator: $6 > 2$, so $ rac{6}{11} > rac{2}{11}$.
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What does the symbol $=$ mean when comparing two fractions?
What does the symbol $=$ mean when comparing two fractions?
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$=$ means the two fractions are equal in value. Both fractions represent the same amount.
$=$ means the two fractions are equal in value. Both fractions represent the same amount.
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What does the symbol $>$ mean when comparing two fractions?
What does the symbol $>$ mean when comparing two fractions?
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$>$ means the left fraction is greater than the right fraction. It shows which fraction has the larger value.
$>$ means the left fraction is greater than the right fraction. It shows which fraction has the larger value.
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What rule compares fractions with the same numerator, such as $ rac{3}{5}$ and $ rac{3}{7}$?
What rule compares fractions with the same numerator, such as $ rac{3}{5}$ and $ rac{3}{7}$?
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With same numerator, the smaller denominator makes the larger fraction. Fewer pieces to split the same amount means bigger pieces.
With same numerator, the smaller denominator makes the larger fraction. Fewer pieces to split the same amount means bigger pieces.
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Find and correct the comparison: $ rac{2}{9} > rac{5}{9}$.
Find and correct the comparison: $ rac{2}{9} > rac{5}{9}$.
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Correct: $ rac{2}{9} < rac{5}{9}$. Same denominator: $2 < 5$, so use $<$ not $>$.
Correct: $ rac{2}{9} < rac{5}{9}$. Same denominator: $2 < 5$, so use $<$ not $>$.
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Which statement must be true before comparing $ rac{1}{2}$ of one pizza and $ rac{1}{2}$ of another pizza?
Which statement must be true before comparing $ rac{1}{2}$ of one pizza and $ rac{1}{2}$ of another pizza?
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The fractions must refer to the same whole (same-size pizza). Can't compare parts of different-sized wholes fairly.
The fractions must refer to the same whole (same-size pizza). Can't compare parts of different-sized wholes fairly.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{9}{13}$ __ $ rac{4}{13}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{9}{13}$ __ $ rac{4}{13}$?
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$ rac{9}{13} > rac{4}{13}$. Same denominator: $9 > 4$, so $ rac{9}{13} > rac{4}{13}$.
$ rac{9}{13} > rac{4}{13}$. Same denominator: $9 > 4$, so $ rac{9}{13} > rac{4}{13}$.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{2}{7}$ __ $ rac{5}{7}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{2}{7}$ __ $ rac{5}{7}$?
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$ rac{2}{7} < rac{5}{7}$. Same denominator: $2 < 5$, so $ rac{2}{7} < rac{5}{7}$.
$ rac{2}{7} < rac{5}{7}$. Same denominator: $2 < 5$, so $ rac{2}{7} < rac{5}{7}$.
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Which comparison is correct: $ rac{8}{9}$ __ $ rac{8}{10}$?
Which comparison is correct: $ rac{8}{9}$ __ $ rac{8}{10}$?
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$ rac{8}{9} > rac{8}{10}$. Same numerator: $9 < 10$, so $ rac{8}{9} > rac{8}{10}$.
$ rac{8}{9} > rac{8}{10}$. Same numerator: $9 < 10$, so $ rac{8}{9} > rac{8}{10}$.
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