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Explore the meaning and relationship of the numerator and denominator in fractions. Identify fractions from visual representations such as rectangles, bars, and circles. Compare fractions with the same numerator and different denominators.

Related Standards: MI.Math.Content.3.NF.A.1, MI.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3d

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