Compare fractions in recipes
Compare fractions in recipes
What you'll learn
- Identify fractions in a recipe and write them down correctly with a numerator and denominator.
- Compare two fractions from a recipe, with same denominators, and explain which is larger using pictures or models.
- Apply knowledge of equivalent fractions to find a common denominator for two fractions from a recipe (denominators no larger than 12).
- Solve a recipe problem to determine if there is enough of an ingredient, comparing two fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator, and explaining the solution.
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A pancake recipe needs 2/4 cup of flour. A waffle recipe needs 3/4 cup of flour. Which needs more?
A smoothie needs 1/2 cup of yogurt. A dip needs 1/3 cup of yogurt. Which needs more?
A pie needs 3/8 cup of sugar. A cookie needs 4/6 cup of sugar. Which needs more?
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What grade level is "Compare fractions in recipes"?
Compare fractions in recipes is a Grade 3 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Compare fractions in recipes?
You'll be able to: Identify fractions in a recipe and write them down correctly with a numerator and denominator; Compare two fractions from a recipe, with same denominators, and explain which is larger using pictures or models; Apply knowledge of….
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