Name ___________________________________Date _________________Mrs. Labuski / Mrs. Portsmore Period _________Unit 5 Lesson 3 Comparing&

Ordering Fractions TB 4-6

VOCABULARY DEFINITION EXAMPLE

Like FractionsWhen fractions have the same denominator.

7 310 10

Unlike Fractions

When two fractions have

different denominators.

2 33 4

Common Denominators

To compare unlike fractions you must

rename the fractions so they have a common

denominator.

2 33 4

↓ ↓ 8 < 9 12 12

When you are comparing fractions, first check their denominators.

When you have like fractions that have the same denominator you look at the numerator to see which fraction is larger or smaller. 3 < 710 10When you have unlike fractions have to find a common denominator. 1 and 1To find the common denominator: 2 3You can multiply the denominators together to get a common denominator. (or find the least common multiple.)

2 x 3 = 66 is your common denominator

Find equivalent fractions using the new denominator.

1 = 3 1 = 22 6 3 6

Compare the fractions 3 > 26 6

Now let’s try some together:

2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

Plot the fractions on the number line.

Name ___________________________________Date _________________Mrs. Labuski / Mrs. Portsmore Period _________Unit 5 Lesson 3 Comparing&

Ordering Fractions TB 4-6VOCABULARY DEFINITION EXAMPLE

Like Fractions

Common Denominators

Unlike Fractions

When you are comparing fractions, first check their denominators.

When you have like fractions that have the same denominator you look at the numerator to see which fraction is larger or smaller. 3 < 710 10When you have unlike fractions have to find a common denominator. 1 and 1To find the common denominator: 2 3You can multiply the denominators together to get a common denominator. (or find the least common multiple.)

2 x 3 = 66 is your common denominator

Find equivalent fractions using the new denominator.

1 = 3 1 = 22 6 3 6

Compare the fractions 3 > 26 6

Now let’s try some together:

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

Plot the fractions on the number line.