Comparing and Ordering Fractions with like denominators

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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 does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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How do you order fractions with like denominators?

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To order fractions with like denominators, compare the numerators. The fraction with the smaller numerator is the smaller fraction.

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What is the least common denominator?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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Order the fractions from least to greatest: 1/4, 3/4, 2/4.

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1/4, 2/4, 3/4.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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Compare the fractions: 2/5 and 3/5.

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2/5 < 3/5.

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Order the fractions from least to greatest: 2/6, 4/6, 1/6.

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1/6, 2/6, 4/6.

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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 are being considered.

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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.