Simplifying Fractions Equivalent Fractions Common Denominator Comparing Fractions

Convert both fractions into equivalents with the same denominator by finding the lowest common multiple. Then focus on the numerators. This method works for...

• comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions.

• comparing and ordering fractions only.

• adding and subtracting fractions only.

• Finding a fraction of an amount.

Answer explanation

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

 2 or more fractions that name the same part of a whole or same point on a number line. 

• Equivalent Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Fraction

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

A number that names equal parts of a whole

• Number

• Fraction

• Equivalent Fraction

• Numerator

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

The number BELOW the fraction bar

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Equivalent Fraction

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

The number ABOVE the fraction bar

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Roof

• Basement

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Find The Equivalent Fraction

1/4

• 3/9

• 2/10

• 2/8

• 4/5

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

Find The Equivalent Fraction.

4/6

• 1/12

• 3/15

• 9/10

• 2/3

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

Find The Equivalent Fraction

2/6

(a)  

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

Find The Equivalent Fraction

2/16

(a)  

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

Find The Equivalent Fraction

4/8

(a)  

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B