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In this lesson you will learn how to compare fractions by

using the benchmark one whole.

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Fractions can be shown in different ways.

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Numerator: How many parts you have

Denominator: How many equal parts make up a whole

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Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake

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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

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In this lesson you learned how to compare fractions by using

the benchmark one whole.

Let’s ReviewGuided Practice

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Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Becky swam of the laps before practice was over. Ron swam of the laps by the time practice ended. Who swam further during practice?

Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz

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