Compare Fractions With Unlike Parts - 4th Grade Math
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Which fraction is greater: $ rac{5}{6}$ or $ rac{7}{9}$?
Which fraction is greater: $ rac{5}{6}$ or $ rac{7}{9}$?
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$ rac{5}{6} > rac{7}{9}$. Common denominator: $ rac{15}{18} > rac{14}{18}$.
$ rac{5}{6} > rac{7}{9}$. Common denominator: $ rac{15}{18} > rac{14}{18}$.
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Which fraction is greater: $ rac{9}{10}$ or $ rac{5}{6}$?
Which fraction is greater: $ rac{9}{10}$ or $ rac{5}{6}$?
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$ rac{9}{10} > rac{5}{6}$. Common denominator: $ rac{27}{30} > rac{25}{30}$.
$ rac{9}{10} > rac{5}{6}$. Common denominator: $ rac{27}{30} > rac{25}{30}$.
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Which fraction is greater: $ rac{4}{7}$ or $ rac{3}{5}$?
Which fraction is greater: $ rac{4}{7}$ or $ rac{3}{5}$?
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$ rac{4}{7} < rac{3}{5}$. Common denominator: $ rac{20}{35} < rac{21}{35}$.
$ rac{4}{7} < rac{3}{5}$. Common denominator: $ rac{20}{35} < rac{21}{35}$.
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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. It indicates both values represent the same amount.
$=$ means the two fractions are equal in value. It indicates both values represent the same amount.
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What must be true about the whole for a fraction comparison to be valid?
What must be true about the whole for a fraction comparison to be valid?
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The fractions must refer to the same whole (same-size unit). Can't compare $ rac{1}{2}$ of a pizza to $ rac{1}{2}$ of a cookie.
The fractions must refer to the same whole (same-size unit). Can't compare $ rac{1}{2}$ of a pizza to $ rac{1}{2}$ of a cookie.
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What is the goal of creating a common denominator when comparing fractions?
What is the goal of creating a common denominator when comparing fractions?
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Rewrite both fractions with the same denominator to compare numerators. With equal denominators, larger numerator means larger fraction.
Rewrite both fractions with the same denominator to compare numerators. With equal denominators, larger numerator means larger fraction.
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Which fraction is greater: $ rac{3}{4}$ or $ rac{5}{8}$?
Which fraction is greater: $ rac{3}{4}$ or $ rac{5}{8}$?
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$ rac{3}{4} > rac{5}{8}$. Common denominator: $ rac{6}{8} > rac{5}{8}$.
$ rac{3}{4} > rac{5}{8}$. Common denominator: $ rac{6}{8} > 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 greater than the right fraction. It indicates the first value is larger than the second.
$>$ means the left fraction is greater than the right fraction. It indicates the first value is larger than the second.
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What is the goal of creating a common numerator when comparing fractions?
What is the goal of creating a common numerator when comparing fractions?
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Rewrite both fractions with the same numerator to compare denominators. With equal numerators, smaller denominator means larger fraction.
Rewrite both fractions with the same numerator to compare denominators. With equal numerators, smaller denominator means larger fraction.
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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 indicates the first value is smaller than the second.
$<$ means the left fraction is less than the right fraction. It indicates the first value is smaller than the second.
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What benchmark fraction is often used to compare fractions quickly in Grade 4?
What benchmark fraction is often used to compare fractions quickly in Grade 4?
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The benchmark fraction $\frac{1}{2}$. Easy to see if fractions are more or less than half.
The benchmark fraction $\frac{1}{2}$. Easy to see if fractions are more or less than half.
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Which comparison is correct: $\frac{5}{10} \square \frac{1}{2}$? Use $>, <$, or $=$.
Which comparison is correct: $\frac{5}{10} \square \frac{1}{2}$? Use $>, <$, or $=$.
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$\frac{5}{10} = \frac{1}{2}$. $\frac{5}{10}$ simplifies to $\frac{1}{2}$, so they're equal.
$\frac{5}{10} = \frac{1}{2}$. $\frac{5}{10}$ simplifies to $\frac{1}{2}$, so they're equal.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{2}{3}\ \square\ \frac{3}{5}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{2}{3}\ \square\ \frac{3}{5}$?
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$\frac{2}{3} > \frac{3}{5}$. Convert to fifteenths: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{15}$ and $\frac{3}{5} = \frac{9}{15}$.
$\frac{2}{3} > \frac{3}{5}$. Convert to fifteenths: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{15}$ and $\frac{3}{5} = \frac{9}{15}$.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{3}{4} \square \frac{5}{8}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{3}{4} \square \frac{5}{8}$?
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$\frac{3}{4} > \frac{5}{8}$. Convert to eighths: $\frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{8}$, and $\frac{6}{8} > \frac{5}{8}$.
$\frac{3}{4} > \frac{5}{8}$. Convert to eighths: $\frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{8}$, and $\frac{6}{8} > \frac{5}{8}$.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{5}{12} \square \frac{1}{2}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{5}{12} \square \frac{1}{2}$?
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$\frac{5}{12} < \frac{1}{2}$. Compare numerators to half the denominator: $5 < 6$, so less than $\frac{1}{2}$.
$\frac{5}{12} < \frac{1}{2}$. Compare numerators to half the denominator: $5 < 6$, so less than $\frac{1}{2}$.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{4}{9}\ \square\ \frac{1}{2}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{4}{9}\ \square\ \frac{1}{2}$?
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$\frac{4}{9} < \frac{1}{2}$. Compare to $\frac{1}{2}$: $\frac{4}{9}$ is less than half since $4 < 4.5$.
$\frac{4}{9} < \frac{1}{2}$. Compare to $\frac{1}{2}$: $\frac{4}{9}$ is less than half since $4 < 4.5$.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{2}{7}\ \square\ \frac{1}{3}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{2}{7}\ \square\ \frac{1}{3}$?
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$\frac{2}{7} < \frac{1}{3}$. Convert to twenty-firsts: $\frac{2}{7} = \frac{6}{21}$ and $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{21}$.
$\frac{2}{7} < \frac{1}{3}$. Convert to twenty-firsts: $\frac{2}{7} = \frac{6}{21}$ and $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{21}$.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{1}{4}\ \square\ \frac{3}{10}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{1}{4}\ \square\ \frac{3}{10}$?
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$\frac{1}{4} < \frac{3}{10}$. Convert to twentieths: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{20}$ and $\frac{3}{10} = \frac{6}{20}$.
$\frac{1}{4} < \frac{3}{10}$. Convert to twentieths: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{20}$ and $\frac{3}{10} = \frac{6}{20}$.
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What symbol makes this true: $\frac{5}{6}\ \square\ \frac{7}{8}$?
What symbol makes this true: $\frac{5}{6}\ \square\ \frac{7}{8}$?
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$\frac{5}{6} < \frac{7}{8}$. Convert to twenty-fourths: $\frac{5}{6} = \frac{20}{24}$ and $\frac{7}{8} = \frac{21}{24}$.
$\frac{5}{6} < \frac{7}{8}$. Convert to twenty-fourths: $\frac{5}{6} = \frac{20}{24}$ and $\frac{7}{8} = \frac{21}{24}$.
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What must be true about the whole for a fraction comparison using $>$, $<$, or $=$ to be valid?
What must be true about the whole for a fraction comparison using $>$, $<$, or $=$ to be valid?
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Both fractions must refer to the same whole. Can't compare $\frac{1}{2}$ of a pizza to $\frac{1}{3}$ of a cookie fairly.
Both fractions must refer to the same whole. Can't compare $\frac{1}{2}$ of a pizza to $\frac{1}{3}$ of a cookie fairly.
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