Benchmarks can be really helpful for comparing and ordering fractions. A benchmark is a simple fraction, like 1/2, that we can use as a reference point. For example, if we want to compare 3/4 and 1/3, we can see how they stack up against 1/2. Since 3/4 is greater than 1/2 and 1/3 is less than 1/2, we can tell that 3/4 is larger than 1/3. By using benchmarks like 1/2 or even whole numbers, we can easily see which fractions are bigger or smaller and put them in order. This makes it a lot easier to understand how fractions relate to each other!
How can benchmarks be used to compare and order fractions?
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