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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 the larger fraction.

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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 based on their value.

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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, used to compare or add fractions.

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How can you find the least common denominator?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you create equivalent fractions?

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To create equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process to order fractions?

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To order fractions, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals, then compare.

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 2/5?

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1/2 is greater than 2/5.