Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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

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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 is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What is the process to find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the greater than sign?

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The greater than sign (>) indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What is the less than sign?

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The less than sign (<) indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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How do you identify the largest fraction among a set?

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To identify the largest fraction, compare their values or convert them to a common denominator.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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The first step in comparing fractions is to find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.