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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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Which is larger: 1/2 or 2/3?

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2/3 is larger than 1/2.

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What does it mean to order fractions?

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Ordering fractions means arranging them from the smallest to the largest or vice versa.

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How can you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest one that appears in both lists.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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