Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 two fractions?

Back

To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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A fraction 'a/b' is greater than 'c/d' if 'a/b > c/d', meaning the part represented by 'a/b' is larger than that of 'c/d'.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

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 do you find the least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

The least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/6 is 12.

Front

Order the fractions 1/3, 1/4, and 1/2 from least to greatest.

Back

1/4, 1/3, 1/2.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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3/4 = 0.75.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.