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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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 fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, you can find a common denominator or use cross multiplication.

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What does the symbol > mean?

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> means 'is greater than'.

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What does the symbol < mean?

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< means 'is less than'.

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What does the symbol = mean?

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= means 'is equal to'.

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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.

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What is the greatest fraction among 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, and 4/8?

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5/8 is the greatest fraction.

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If the numerators are the same, how do you determine which fraction is larger?

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The fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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