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Ordering Fractions
& Equivalent
Fractions:
After reviewing
LCM, we will spend
some time learning
how to order
fractions and how
to find equivalent
fractions.
‡ Warm Ups, HW
Review
‡ LCM Review
‡ Ordering Fractions
‡ Equivalent Fractions
‡ HW Review
G :
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 Equivalent Fractions:
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  represent the same number. You can
multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by
the same nonzero number to get an 
 
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Examples:

Questions:
‡ hat are 2 equivalent fractions for:
3/4? 1/5? 3/12?
 Equivalent Fractions:
Questions:
‡ hat are 2 equivalent fractions for:

3/4 1/5 3/12

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Multiply the numerator and the denominator by
1 1 2 2
the same name, in this case 2.
3 3 2 6
"What you do to the top, you do to the bottom."

Multiply the numerator and the denominator by

1 1 3 2 the same name, in this case 3.
3 3 3 6 "What you do to the top, you do to the bottom."

rhe Identity Rule of Multiplication tells me that any number

multiplied by 1 is that same number. hen finding equivalent
fractions, I can use this rule since 2/2 or 3/3 or x/x is just another
way to write 1. So, as long as I multiply the numerator and the
denominator by the same number, I will always get an equivalent
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Ordering Fractions
& Equivalent
Fractions:
After reviewing
LCM, we will spend
some time learning
how to order
fractions and how
to find equivalent
fractions.
‡ Warm Ups, HW
Review
‡ LCM Review
‡ Ordering Fractions
‡ Equivalent Fractions
‡ HW Review
G :
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Ordering Fractions
& Equivalent
Fractions:
After reviewing
LCM, we will spend
some time learning
how to order
fractions and how
to find equivalent
fractions.
‡ Warm Ups, HW
Review
‡ LCM Review
‡ Ordering Fractions
‡ Equivalent Fractions
‡ HW Review
G :
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 Ordering Fractions:
You can use models to compare fractions or you can use
the least common denominator to write equivalent fractions.
rhe least common denominator (LCD) of two or more
fractions is the least common multiple of the denominators.
Examples: Compare 5/6 to 7/9.
Step 1: Find the LCD: Aecause the LCM of 6 & 9 is 18, the LCD is 18.

Step 2: Use the LCD to write equivalent fractions:

5 5 3 15 7 7 2 14
6 6 3 18 9 9 2 18

Step 3: Compare the new, equivalent fractions:

Aecause 15 > 14, 15/18 > 14/18. So, 5/6 > 7/9.
 Ordering Fractions:
Order the fractions 3/10, 2/5, and 1/4.

Order the fractions 7/12, 5/9, and 2/3.

 Ordering Fractions:
You can use models to compare fractions or you can use the
least common denominator to write equivalent fractions. rhe
least common denominator (LCD) of two or more fractions is
the least common multiple of the denominators.
Examples: Compare 5/6 to 7/9.
Step 1: Find the LCD: Aecause the LCM of 6 & 9 is 18, the LCD is 18.

Step 2: Use the LCD to write equivalent fractions:

5 5 3 15 7 7 2 14
6 6 3 18 9 9 2 18

Step 3: Compare the new, equivalent fractions:

Aecause 15 > 14, 15/18 > 14/18. So, 5/6 > 7/9.
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Ordering Fractions & Equivalent Fractions:

G :
orksheet 5.4
Problems: 1 - 3, 10 - 15, 22 - 28