Comparing Fractions Like Numerators and Denominators

Which number would be a common denominator of the following two fractions? 2/3 and 3/4

• 7

• 5

• 10

• 12

Which number would be a common denominator of the following two fractions? 5/6 and 4/5

• 11

• 30

• 21

• 18

Choose the fractions that are equivalent to the fraction shown on the pizza.

Choose all strategies used to compare fractions.

• Draw models (number lines, fractions bars/circles).

• Create equivalent fractions with common denominators.

• Add the numerators and denominators. Then compare each.

• Cross multiplication (butterfly method).

2 fourths ______ 2 halves

• Less than <

• Greater than >

• Equal to =

How can you compare fractions with like denominators?

• By adding the numerators

• By ignoring the denominators

• By comparing the size of the parts

• By comparing the number of parts (numerators)

What does the symbol ≠ represent in comparing fractions?

• Not equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

What is a common benchmark used to compare and order fractions?

• 20

• 0

• 5

• 10

What is the correct way to compare fractions with unlike denominators?

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

• By finding a common denominator

• By using benchmark fractions like 1/2 or 1