How Do You Compare Fractions by Finding a Common Denominator?

How Do You Compare Fractions by Finding a Common Denominator?

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Ordering fractions from least to greatest? Don't have common denominators? Find a common denominator by multiplying the denominators together. Use that common denominator to create equivalent fractions. Then, compare the numerators to figure out which is bigger! This tutorial shows you how!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • denominator
  • common denominator
  • compare fractions
  • fraction
  • different denominators
  • equivalent fractions
  • numerators
  • numerator

Background Tutorials

  • Fractions

      • What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

  • Finding Equivalent Fractions

      • What are Equivalent Fractions?What are Equivalent Fractions?

      What are Equivalent Fractions?

      Finding equivalent fractions is an important part of things like adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions. But what are they? In this tutorial, you'll learn that equivalent fractions are just fractions that have the same value, even though they may look very different! Take a look at equivalent fractions by watching this tutorial!

  • Least Common Denominator

Further Exploration

  • Comparing Rational Numbers

      • How Do You Compare Fractions by Converting to Decimals?How Do You Compare Fractions by Converting to Decimals?

      How Do You Compare Fractions by Converting to Decimals?

      Comparing fractions with unlike denominators? You could convert each fraction to a decimal and compare the decimals on a number line. Check out this tutorial to see how you can compare fractions with unlike denominators!

  • Least Common Denominator

      • How Do You Put Fractions in Order Using an LCD?How Do You Put Fractions in Order Using an LCD?

      How Do You Put Fractions in Order Using an LCD?

      Ordering fractions from least to greatest? Don't have common denominators? You could find the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions and write equivalent fractions with this LCD. Then, compare the numerators to figure out their order from least to greatest! This tutorial shows you how!