Compare sums and differences of fractions with like denominators
Compare sums and differences of fractions with like denominators
What you'll learn
- Identify whether the sum or difference of two fractions with the same denominator is greater than, less than, or equal to another fraction with the same denominator.
- Solve for the sums and differences of fractions with like denominators, expressing the answer in simplest form when possible, with 80% accuracy.
- Explain, using pictures or number lines, why one sum or difference of fractions with like denominators is greater than, less than, or equal to another.
- Apply understanding of fraction comparison to solve word problems involving sums and differences of fractions with like denominators, showing all work, with at least 70% accuracy.
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Compare: 1/5 + 2/5 and 3/5
Compare: 4/6 - 1/6 and 2/6
Compare: 1/8 + 2/8 and 6/8 - 2/8
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Compare sums and differences of fractions with like denominators is a Grade 3 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
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You'll be able to: Identify whether the sum or difference of two fractions with the same denominator is greater than, less than, or equal to another fraction with the same denominator; Solve for the sums and differences of fractions with like….
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