Common Denominator Compare Fractions

Compare these two fractions. (use common denominators) Choose the correct symbol to go on the line.

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LCM is helpful when (2 answers)

• reducing a fraction to its simplest form

• finding a common denominator to compare fractions

• finding a common denominator to add/subtract fractions

• reducing a mixed fraction to improper

Check all fraction operations that required common denominators:

• addition

• subtraction

• multiplication

• division

• comparing fractions

Check off everything you need to do before adding/ subtracting fractions:

• find the gcf of all fractions

• find the LCM of all denominators

• find the LCM of all numerators

• make whole numbers over 1

Using a common denominator to compare the two fractions. Determine the correct expression. Compare 1/3 and 2/4

• 1/3 > 2/4

• 1/3=2/4

• 1/3<2/4

Using a common denominator to compare the two fractions. Determine the correct expression. Compare 2/8 and 1/3

• 2/8 > 1/3

• 2/8 = 1/3

• 2/8 < 1/3

Using a common denominator to compare the two fractions. Determine the correct expression. Compare 3/4 and 9/12

• 3/4 < 9/12

• 3/4 > 9/12

• 3/4 = 9/12

Using a common denominator to compare the two fractions. Determine the correct expression. Compare 3/6 and 8/10

• 3/6 > 8/10

• 3/6 < 8/10

• 3/6 = 8/10

Using a common denominator to compare the two fractions. Determine the correct expression. Compare 2/4 and 1/2

• 2/4 < 1/2

• 2/4 = 1/2

• 2/4> 1/2

Use a common denominator to place the following fractions in order. 2/3, 1/4, 5/6

• 1/4, 5/6, 2/3

• 2/3, 1/4, 5/6

• 1/4, 2/3, 5/6