Converting and Comparing Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to find a common denominator by multiplying the denominators of two fractions. It then demonstrates converting each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. Finally, it shows how to subtract the fractions by keeping the common denominator and subtracting the numerators.

What is the first step in finding a common denominator for two fractions?

• Add the numerators together

• Multiply the denominators together

• Divide the larger denominator by the smaller one

• Subtract the smaller denominator from the larger one

If you have a fraction 5/6, how do you convert it to have a denominator of 48?

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 8

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 6

• Subtract 2 from the denominator

• Add 42 to the numerator

What is the equivalent fraction of 5/6 with a denominator of 48?

• 30/48

• 45/48

• 35/48

• 40/48

How do you convert 1/8 to have a denominator of 48?

• Subtract 2 from the denominator

• Add 40 to the numerator

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 8

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 6

What is the result of subtracting 6/48 from 40/48?

• 32/48

• 38/48

• 34/48

• 36/48