Compare/ Order fractions

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to a common denominator or compare their decimal equivalents.

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest common multiple.

The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest common factor.

Simplifying fractions involves dividing the numerator and denominator by their GCF.