Comparing and Converting Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to compare fractions with different denominators using greater than, less than, or equals symbols. It demonstrates that fractions can be compared by rewriting them with a common denominator, which doesn't necessarily have to be the least common denominator. The tutorial provides examples of comparing fractions such as 5/6 and 3/4, 3/4 and 7/9, and 5/6 and 7/9, using different common denominators to illustrate the process.

Why is it difficult to compare fractions with different denominators?

• Because they are improper fractions.

• Because they are mixed numbers.

• Because they have different denominators.

• Because they have different numerators.

What is one method to compare fractions with different denominators?

• Add them together.

• Find a common denominator.

• Subtract them from each other.

• Convert them to decimals.

What is the common denominator used to compare 5/6 and 3/4 in the example?

• 30

• 18

• 24

• 12

After converting 5/6 to a fraction with a denominator of 24, what is the new fraction?

• 25/24

• 18/24

• 20/24

• 15/24

What is the common denominator used to compare 3/4 and 7/9?

• 36

• 42

• 30

• 24

Which fraction is larger: 27/36 or 28/36?

• 27/36

• 28/36

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is the common denominator used to compare 5/6 and 7/9?

• 54

• 48

• 42

• 36

After converting 5/6 to a fraction with a denominator of 54, what is the new fraction?

• 48/54

• 45/54

• 42/54

• 40/54

Which fraction is greater: 5/6 or 7/9?

• Cannot be determined

• 5/6

• 7/9

• They are equal