NC.5.NF.4.b
Explain why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number and when multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number.
Example Problems
Solve without multiplying.
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Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
Solve without multiplying.
Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
Solve without multiplying.
Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
Compare by replacing ? with the correct symbol: <, >, or =
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