Comparing and 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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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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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 decimal form.

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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 order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to have a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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