Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two 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 two 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 is the process to order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions, convert them to a common denominator or decimals, then arrange them based on their values.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number to find equivalent fractions.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator, then place that over the original denominator.