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What is a benchmark used for when comparing and ordering fractions?
What is a benchmark used for when comparing and ordering fractions?
- To provide a point of reference for comparison (correct)
- To find the least common denominator
- To simplify the fraction
- To determine the value of the fraction
When comparing no more than four fractions with like numerators and unlike denominators, what should be considered?
When comparing no more than four fractions with like numerators and unlike denominators, what should be considered?
- The simplification of the fractions
- The value of the denominators
- The value of the numerators (correct)
- The least common denominator
How can fractions with like denominators be compared and ordered?
How can fractions with like denominators be compared and ordered?
- By comparing the number of parts (numerators) (correct)
- By simplifying the fractions
- By converting them to mixed numbers
- By finding the least common denominator