Compare Equivalent Fractions With Unlike Denominators

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

What is a common denominator?

• when the numbers are different in the numerator

• a common multiple for two or more denominators

• mixed number

• when you multiply the denominators by the numerators

2/3 __ 4/6

• <

• >

• =

Compare these fractions

• 3/4 > 6/8

• 3/4 = 6/8

• 3/4 = 6/8

Answer explanation

You can quickly compare fractions by using this method...

Which of the following lists the correct steps for adding two fractions with unlike denominators?

• Get a common denominator, create equivalent fractions, add numerators, and add denominators.

• Add the numerators, write the denominator

• Get a common denominator, write the numerator, and add everything.

• Get a common denominator, create equivalent fractions, add the numerators, then keep the denominator the same.

A fraction that is used to compare other fractions against is called a _______.

• benchmark fraction

• numerator

• improper fraction

• mixed number

What is the correct way to compare fractions with unlike denominators?

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

• By finding a common denominator

• By using benchmark fractions like 1/2 or 1

How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators using benchmarks?

• By using benchmark fractions like, 0, 1/2 or 1

• By finding a common denominator

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

1/2​ ​ (a)   5/10

• =

• <

• <