Compare fractions sharing numerator or denominator
3.NF.A.3
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Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
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1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 3
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 2 counts) and is false (3 excluded). Only 1-2 qualify, giving 2 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{3} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 9
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 8 counts) and is false (9 excluded). Only 1-8 qualify, giving 8 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{9} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 6
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 5 counts) and is false (6 excluded). Only 1-5 qualify, giving 5 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{6} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 8
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 7 counts) and is false (8 excluded). Only 1-7 qualify, giving 7 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{8} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 2
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 1 counts) and is false (2 excluded). Only 1-1 qualify, giving 1 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{2} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 4
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 3 counts) and is false (4 excluded). Only 1-3 qualify, giving 3 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{4} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 7
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 6 counts) and is false (7 excluded). Only 1-6 qualify, giving 6 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{7} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.
Among the numbers from 1 to 9, how many numbers can go in the ?
Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked
I need to count how many of the digits 1 through 9 can be placed in the so that the fraction is less than .
Givens
- The inequality is .
- The must be a whole number from 1 to 9.
Unknowns
- How many values of the make the inequality true.
Constraints
- Both fractions are unit fractions (numerator 1).
- For unit fractions, a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.
2 · Planchoose the strategy
#5 Look for a Pattern
Both fractions have numerator 1, so the comparison depends only on the denominators: the unit fraction with the smaller denominator is larger. That pattern instantly tells me exactly when , and I can list those digits to count them.
3 · Execute3 carry out the plan
1Use the unit-fraction size rule
2List the digits 1 to 9 that are less than 5
3Count the valid values
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?
Spot-check the boundaries: (true, 4 counts) and is false (5 excluded). Only 1-4 qualify, giving 4 - consistent with the answer.
Standardsmin grade 3
3.NF.A.3Explain equivalence of fractions and compare fractions by reasoning — Comparing unit fractions by their denominators to determine which $\bigstar$ values satisfy $\frac{1}{5} < \frac{1}{\bigstar}$.