5.NF.B.5.b

Explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number; explaining why multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number; and relating the principle of fraction equivalence a/b = (n x a)/(n x b) to the effect of multiplying a/b by 1.

Example Problems
Solve without multiplying.
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Solve without multiplying.
Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
Solve without multiplying.
Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
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