Ordering Fractions with Common Denominators

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

3/8 _____ 6/8

• 3/8 is greater than 6/8

• 3/8 is less than 6/8

• 3/8 equal to 6/8

When comparing fractions with the same denominator, which fraction is greater?

• The fraction with the smallest numerator.

• The fraction with the largest numerator.

• The fraction with the smallest denominator.

• The fraction with the largest denominator.

Decide whether the comparison is true or false.

2/6 < 3/6

• True

• False

5/8 __ 5/6

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Which list below shows the fractions in order from least to greatest? Please use paper and pencil and find the common denominator first.

• 5/8 < 1/5 < 2/3

• 1/5 < 5/8 < 2/3

• 2/3 < 1/5 < 5/8

• 1/5 < 2/3 < 5/8

Which of the following defines common denominators?

• Fractions that have the same value.

• Fractions that have the same top number.

• Fractions that have the same bottom number.

• Fractions that are exactly the same.

3/6 __ 5/10

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