Stage 3 · Fractions & Decimals

3.2.5 Comparing the Size of Fractions

3.2 Different Looks for the Same Amount: Equivalence, Reducing, and Common Denominators

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3.2.5 Comparing the Size of Fractions

Core idea

Same bottom, the bigger top wins; same top, the smaller bottom wins; otherwise give them a common denominator first, then compare.

Module goal. Understand that "cutting finer makes more parts but the same amount," and master equivalent fractions, reducing to lowest terms, and finding common denominators for comparing and calculating.
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