Clearing Fractions in Equations

When solving this equation by clearing the fractions, what number would you multiply the equation by

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

When solving this equation by clearing the fractions, what number would you multiply the equation by

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 10

Solve the equation. Leave answers as improper fractions if applicable.

Solve the equation. Leave answers as improper fractions if applicable.

To clear the denominators from the equation, Mrs. Davey multiplied on both sides by 6. Which choice below shows the next step in solving the equation?

On the picture below, draw how you would multiply both sides by the common denominator to clear the fractions from the equation.

Answer explanation

The common denominator for 2 and 4 would be 4! Multiply BOTH sides of the equation by 4, to clear ALL the denominators from the equation.

Using a sheet of scrap paper, solve the following equation by clearing the denominators. Type in the solution to the box below.

Answer explanation

Which of the following could be used to clear the denominators from the equation:

• 5

• 2

• 10

• 15

Write the common denominator that could be used to clear the fractions from the equation below.

True or False: Mrs. Davey multiplied by the correct common denominator AND distributed her multiplication correctly.

• Partially True, Mrs. Davey used the correct common denominator BUT did not distribute correctly.

• ALL FALSE

• ALL TRUE