Comparing and Ordering 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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When fractions have the same denominator, compare 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 or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean to order fractions from least to greatest?

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Ordering fractions from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order based on their value.

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What does it mean to order fractions from greatest to least?

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Ordering fractions from greatest to least means arranging them in descending order based on their value.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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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, used to compare or add fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest common multiple.

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What is the process to add fractions?

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To add fractions, make sure they have a common denominator, then add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.