Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'is less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'is greater than'.

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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 a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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