Fractions
We can find an equivalent fraction so that the denominator is the same.
×2
3 __ 5
6 ___ 10
3 5
6 10
=
I noticed that if I double 5 I get 10!
×2
7 ___ 10
6 ___ 10
and
.
Now we can compare
7 ___ 10
So,
is the larger fraction.
Let’s Try It
1 (a) In each pair, change the fraction in bold so that denominators are the same.
1 __ 3
2 __ 7
5 __ 6
3 ___ 14
1 __ 9
2 __ 5
6 ___ 10
4 ___ 27
3 __ 4
3 __ 8
7 ___ 24
13 ___ 16
(b) For each fraction in part a, circle the larger fraction.
2 (a) Write these three fractions with a denominator of 12. 3 __ 4 6 ___ 24 5 __ 6 (b) Now write them in order of size from smallest to largest.
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