Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals. Then compare the numerators or the decimal values.

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What does it mean to order fractions from least to greatest?

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Ordering fractions from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest fraction and ending with the largest.

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What does it mean to order fractions from greatest to least?

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Ordering fractions from greatest to least means arranging them in descending order, starting with the largest fraction and ending with the smallest.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are comparing.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers. For example, the LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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