Comparing Fractions with Different Denominators

What is the first step in comparing fractions with different denominators?

• Use a visual model for comparison

• Find a common denominator

• Convert them into decimals

• Multiply the numerators

What is the first step in comparing fractions visually?

• Drawing pie charts

• Listing fractions in ascending order

• Converting fractions to decimals

• Creating bar models with equal lengths

What defines an equivalent fraction?

• A fraction that represents a larger quantity

• A fraction with the same numerator but different denominator

• A fraction with a different appearance but the same value

• A fraction that simplifies to 1/2

What symbol is used to indicate that one value is greater than another?

• >

• !=

• <

• =

After converting 3/4 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12, what is the new fraction?

• 9/12

• 6/12

• 12/16

• 3/8

Why is it important to understand equivalent fractions?

• To multiply fractions more easily

• To convert fractions to percentages

• To compare and order fractions

• To simplify fractions only

How do you find a common denominator for 3/4 and 4/5?

• Multiply the denominators together

• Add the denominators

• Subtract one denominator from the other

• Find the least common multiple of the denominators

What is the equivalent fraction of 4/5 when the denominator is 20?

• 5/25

• 12/15

• 8/10

• 16/20

What trick can be used to find a common denominator for 2/5 and 1/3?

• Subtracting the numerators

• Finding the greatest common divisor

• Multiplying the denominators

• Adding the denominators

Which fraction is greater, 2/5 or 1/3?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 1/3

• 2/5