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How do you determine which fractions are largest when comparing them?
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∙ 12y ago
the bigger the denominator (the bottom #) is the smaller the fraction the bigger it is the bigger the fraction.
Ex:
1/2 is half
1/3 is a third
1/4 is a forth
think of it like the pieces of a pie.
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∙ 12y ago
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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.
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).
What is the name for fractions that are commonly used for comparing measuring and estimating?
benchmark fractions
Comparing fractions sheet 1?
RIGHT
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 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.
What is comparing and ordering rational numbers?
Rational numbers are roots, decimals, fractions, and whole numbers. Bascially anything that can become a decimal. Irrational numbers are like pi. I'm pretty sure to be irrational, they have to repeat. Anyway, ordering them and comparing them means looking at them and seeing which is smallest and largest. Then you order them (smallest to largest or whatever it says).
