Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at 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, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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 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 find the least common denominator?

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

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Order the fractions 2/9, 3/9, and 1/9 from least to greatest.

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1/9, 2/9, 3/9

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Order the fractions 4/5, 3/5, and 2/5 from least to greatest.

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2/5, 3/5, 4/5

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Compare the fractions 1/4 and 2/4.

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2/4 is greater than 1/4.

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Compare the fractions 1/2 and 3/4.

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1/2 is less than 3/4.