Comparing & Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is greater, less, or equal to another fraction.

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How do you know if one fraction is greater than another?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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What is the fraction 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions, compare their values and arrange them from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the greatest fraction in the set: 1/6, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8?

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1/3 is the greatest fraction in that set.

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Compare 2/3 and 7/8. Which is greater?

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2/3 < 7/8.

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Which fraction is less: 6/11 or 6/8?

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6/11 is less than 6/8.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.