Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the proper fraction.

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What is the first step in ordering fractions?

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Convert all fractions to have a common denominator or compare their decimal equivalents.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to see which is larger.

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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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