Comparing & Ordering Fractions

Comparing & Ordering Fractions

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Write an equivalent fraction for 2/3

Objective

I will be able to compare and order fractions

Remember our vocabulary

• Equivalent: Same as something

• Factor: The product of two numbers

  • Example: 14 is a factor of 2 x 7

• Greatest common factor: The biggest factor that two numbers have in common

  • The GCF of 6 and 3 is 6.

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Remember our vocabulary

• Multiple: a number that you multiply by to get a product

  • Example: the first multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25

• New: Least Common Multiple: the lowest product that two numbers have in common

  • Example: the least common multiple of 3 and 6 is 6

    • 3: 3, 6, 9, 12

    • 6: 6, 12, 18, 24

  • AKA Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

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Comparing and ordering fractions (video) | Khan Academy

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Order these fractions from least to greatest:

3/6, 5/6, 1/6, 2/6

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Order these fractions from least to greatest:

6/8, 3/5, 1/4

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Multiple Choice

Which number is GREATER: 2/4 or 3/4?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• They are equal

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is greater:

3/4 or 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/2

• They are equal

Review Objective

I will be able to compare and order fractions.

Poll

How well do you think you can compare and order fractions?

• I'm not sure at all, I need more information

• I can do some of it, but I need some help to do it all

• I think I can do it all, but I might need some help

• I can compare and order fractions like a champ