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What is comparing and ordering fractions?
Ordering fractions is putting them in order, usually least to greatest, smallest to largest. In order to determine whether a fraction is larger or smaller than another one, it is necessary to compare them. This is done by determining a common denominator and comparing the numerators.
What are the steps to comparing fractions?
cross multiply and the fraction with the largest total is a greater fraction
Why does the butterfly method work when comparing fractions?
it works when comparing fractions by multiplying the fractions to see whitch one is greater not greater and equal
What does comparing fractans mean?
The correct spelling is fractions instead of fractans. Comparing fractions means to tell which fraction is smaller and which is bigger.
What is the name for fractions that are commonly used for comparing measuring and estimating?
benchmark fractions
Explain how comparing fractions with like denominators differs from comparing fractions with unlike denominators?
Because when you compare fractions with the same denominators, you do not have to find the least common denominator (LCM or LCD).
Comparing fractions without using an lcd?
It is easy: just convert to decimal fractions.
When do you use cross multiplication?
When comparing or simplifying fractions.
What is the definition of comparing fractions?
when 2 fractions have the same denomenator, the one the larger numerator is greater.
What does comparing fractions mean?
it means that you look at 2 or more fractions and see their simalaritys and differences
What do you do when comparing fractions and the denominator and the numerator are different?
Convert them into equivalent fractions with the same denominator and then compare the numerators.
When do you use LCM?
When you are trying to add or subtract unlike fractions.
