Comparing Fractions
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Objective
I can compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators by reasoning about their size.
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Practice
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Explain in your own words why it is helpful to have a common denominator when comparing two fractions.
Rewrite the fraction ¾ so that it has a denominator of 8.
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Exit ticket
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“Which fraction is larger: ⅖ or ⅓? Show your work by rewriting the fractions with a common denominator. Which fraction is larger: ¾ or ⅚? Show your work by rewriting the fractions with a common denominator. Which fraction is larger: ⅔ or ⁴⁄₁₀? Show your work by rewriting the fractions with a common denominator.”
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