Create Common Denominators: Finding the Least Common Multiple

This lesson teaches how to create common denominators between fractions using equations. It explains the components of fractions, such as numerators and denominators, and introduces the concept of equivalence. The lesson covers finding common multiples and least common multiples to make denominators equal. It provides a step-by-step approach to equating denominators by applying the same operations to both numerators and denominators, ensuring the fractions remain equivalent.

What is the definition of a numerator in a fraction?

What does the term 'least common multiple' mean in the context of fractions?

Explain the process of finding common denominators for the fractions 2/3 and 2/5.

How do you make sure that the denominators of two fractions are the same?

Describe how you can use equations to create common denominators.