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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 3/4?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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What is the first step in ordering fractions from least to greatest?

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Find a common denominator for all the fractions.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, which can be checked by cross-multiplying.

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Which fraction is greater: 2/5 or 3/8?

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2/5 is greater than 3/8.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.