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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions, convert them to a common denominator or compare their decimal equivalents.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to compare or add them.

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 3/8?

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1/2 is greater than 3/8.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4 is 12.

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What is the value of 2/4?

Back

2/4 simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you compare 5/9 and 2/6?

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5/9 is greater than 2/6.

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What does it mean if two fractions are 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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Which fraction is less than 8/15?

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4/9 is less than 8/15.