Adding or Subtracting Fractions
Naming Equivalent Fractions
Putting Fractions in Order
Identifying the Shaded Area
100

1/3 + 3/3

4/3 or 1 1/3

100

4/8

1/2, 2/4, 8/16, etc

100

Least to greatest

1/4, 1/2, 1/3

1/4, 1/3, 1/2

100

SEE IMAGE 1

1/2 or 2/4

200

2/5 - 1/10

3/10

200

2/3

4/6, 8/12, etc.

200

Greatest to least

2/5, 2/3, 2/2

2/2, 2/3, 2/5

200

SEE IMAGE 2

1/2 or 3/6

300

1 3/4 - 1 2/3 

1/12

300

What are the steps for how to compare fractions with unlike denominators?


1. Find the LCD (lowest common denominator)

2. Rewrite BOTH fractions by multiplying each one's denominator and the numerator by the factor that makes the denominator match the LCD

3. Compare the numerators


300

Least to greatest

4/6, 2/4, 5/8

2/4, 5/8, 4/6

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