Comparing and Ordering Fractions by Equivalency

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

• Finding a common denominator

• Identifying the numerators

• Finding the greatest common factor

• Multiplying the fractions

How do you convert the denominator 4 to 16?

• Add 12

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

• Multiply by 2

What must be done to the numerator when the denominator is multiplied?

• Multiply by the same number

• Divide by the same number

• Leave it unchanged

• Subtract the same number

What mathematical operation is essential in creating equivalent fractions?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

Which fraction is written first when ordering from smallest to largest?

• 5/8

• 13/16

• 10/16

• 12/16

What sign is used to order the fractions from smallest to largest?

• EQUALS

• NOT EQUAL

• LESS THAN

• GREATER THAN

Why can't the denominators 4 and 6 work together directly?

• 4 is not a factor of 6

• 6 is not a factor of 4

• 4 is a factor of 6

• 4 is not a multiple of 6

What is the lowest common denominator for 4 and 6?

• 4

• 12

• 24

• 6

When comparing fractions with different denominators, what is crucial?

• Adding the denominators

• Finding the highest numerator

• Subtracting the numerators

• Finding a common denominator

In the final example, which mathematical sign is used?

• LESS THAN

• APPROXIMATELY EQUAL

• EQUALS

• GREATER THAN