Compare Fractions

Compare Fractions

by Alex Loomis

​Steps

​1. Find the LCM of the denominators

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​2. Multiply each fraction so that the LCM is the denominator

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​3. Compare

Draw

List the first 10 multiples for the numbers: 3 & 10

Multiple Choice

What was the least common multiple for the numbers 3 and 10?

• 10

• 3

• 30

​How can we make the fractions below have the same denominator?

​2/3 7/10

Draw

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 10.

Multiple Choice

What is our new fraction for 2/3 after multiplying the numerator and denominator by 10?

• 6/10

• 20/30

Draw

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/10 by 3.

Multiple Choice

What is our new fraction for 7/10 after multiplying the numerator and denominator by 3?

• 7/15

• 21/30

Multiple Choice

Select the correct answer

• 2/3 $$>$$  7/10

• 2/3 = 7/10

• 2/3 $$<$$  7/10