Compare and Order Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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, then compare the numerators.

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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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Convert all fractions to have a common denominator, then compare the numerators to order them.

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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 part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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

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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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