Compare and Order Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed with the same denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you find the greatest value among a set of fractions?

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To find the greatest value, compare the fractions by converting them to a common denominator or decimal.

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Order the following fractions from greatest to least: 1/4, 1/2, 1/3.

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1/2 > 1/3 > 1/4.

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Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 2/5, 1/2, 3/10.

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3/10 < 2/5 < 1/2.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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Compare: 5/6 and 2/3.

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5/6 > 2/3.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.