Unit 5: Fraction Understanding

What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions with UNLIKE denominators?

• Find a common denominator.

• Add/subtract the denominators.

• Add/subtract the numerators.

Find the Least Common Multiple of 3 & 7.

• 10

• 21

• 7

What is the least common denominator for 6 and 30?

• 5

• 36

• 30

What is the least common denominator for 3/5 and 5/8?

• 5

• 8

• 40

• 45

True or False: 1/2 > 3/5

• True

• False

Which is greater, 3/4 or 4/5?

• 3/4

• 4/5

Which is the correct order of the fractions from GREATEST to LEAST?

• 1/2, 2/3, 3/4

• 2/3, 1/2, 3/4

• 3/4, 2/3, 1/2

• 3/4, 1/2, 2/3

Use <, >, or =.

4/8 _____2/6

• <

• >

• =

Use <, >, or =.

3/5 _____2/3

• <

• >

• =

Jeff ran 5/8 mile. Julie ran 4/16 mile. How much farther did Jeff run than Julie?

• 3/8 mile

• 1/8

• 6/16

• 1/16