Lesson 1, Topic 1
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Simplify, compare and order common fractions.

When comparing and ordering fractions, you must have a common denominator. After you find a common denominator, you can simply compare the numerators of the fractions. If the fraction also includes a whole number, you would compare the whole number before finding the common denominator.

Ordering fraction means arranging fractions from the smallest to the largest (ascending order) or largest to smallest (descending order).

When comparing and ordering fractions, you must have a common denominator. After you find a common denominator, you can simply compare the numerators of the fractions. If the fraction also includes a whole number, you would compare the whole number before finding the common denominator.