Unit 3 Review: Ordering 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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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean to order fractions from least to greatest?

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Ordering fractions from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order based on their value.

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What does it mean to order fractions from greatest to least?

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Ordering fractions from greatest to least means arranging them in descending order based on their value.

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How can you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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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, used to compare or add them.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple they share.

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What is the value of 1/2 compared to 1/4?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4 because 1/2 represents two parts of a whole while 1/4 represents one part.

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Order the fractions 1/3, 1/4, and 5/8 from least to greatest.

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1/4, 1/3, 5/8.

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Order the fractions 6/6, 2/6, and 5/6 from greatest to least.

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6/6, 5/6, 2/6.