Ordering and Equivalent 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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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be compared or added.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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