Compare Fractioins

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Compare Fractions

Method 1: Cross Multiply

Method 1: Cross Multiply

Method 2
Fraction Bars

Method 2
Fraction Bars

Method 3: Number Line

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Method 4: LCM

4/7 __ 3/5

Find the LCM of the denominators

7: 7, 14, 21, 28,35,42

5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40

LCM=35

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Method 4: LCM

FInd an equivalent fraction using the
common denominator.

Look at the anchor chart to the right to
finish the steps.

Multiple Choice

What fraction is equivalent to 3/5

• 3/15

• 9/15

• 25/50

• 15/25

Multiple Choice

What fraction(s) are equivalent to 16/32

• 1/2

• 2/4

• 8/16

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

4/9__2/7

• >

  greater than

• <

  less than

• =

  equal to

Multiple Choice

2/8__1/4

• >

• <

• =

Multiple Choice

Find a fraction that is greater than 5/7

• 15/21

• 3/4

• 4/9

• 2/5