Comparing and Ordering Fractions 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

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

In math, _____________ can be defined as common fractions that we can measure or judge against, when measuring, comparing or ordering other fractions.

• fractional unit

• like denominators

• benchmark fraction

• equivalent fraction

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

When denominators are the same we call them....

• like denominators

• equivalent denominators

• fraction denominators

• unlike denominators

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Which of these fractions is the greatest?

• 8/12

• 8/10

• 3/6

• 2/3

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Order the following from greatest to least.
3/4, 4/5, 4/9, 1/2

• 4/9, 1/2, 3/4, 4/5, 

• 4/5, 4/9, 1/2, 3/4

• 4/5, 3/4, 1/2, 4/9

• 3/4, 4/5, 4/9, 1/2

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

1/3 , 1/2 , 2/5

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/5

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Put them in order from greatest to least.

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• 
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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Compare the fractions 1/2, 3/5, and 2/3. Which is the smallest?

• 1/2 is the smallest fraction.

• 3/5 is the smallest fraction.

• 2/3 is the smallest fraction.

• 1/3 is the smallest fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Charlie had to order 3/5, 4/7, and 2/5 from least to greatest.  What was the order he put them in?

• 4/7, 3/5, 2/5

• 2/5, 4/7, 3/5

• 2/5, 3/5, 4/7

• 3/5, 2/5, 4/7

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

List the fractions from least to greatest: 2/3,  7/11,  15/22

• 2/3, 7/11, 15/22

• 2/3, 15/22, 7/11

• 15/22, 2/3, 7/11

• 7/11, 2/3, 15/22

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2