Comparing Fractions with Different Denominators
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Objective
I can compare fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
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Key concepts
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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is bigger in value.
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One method for comparing fractions is called cross-multiplying, which involves multiplying the top number of each fraction by the bottom number of the other fraction.
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Another method for comparing fractions is to convert each fraction to its decimal value by doing division and then comparing the decimal values.
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Practice
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Which method involves multiplying the top number of each fraction by the bottom number of the other fraction?
Explain how converting fractions to decimals can help in comparing them.
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“Use cross-multiplication to determine which fraction is greater: ⅗ or ⅔. Show your work.”
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