Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators

So let s divide both of them by 3.

Comparing fractions with unlike denominators. So 21 28 is 3 4. Practice comparing two fractions with different denominators with greater and less than symbols. Below are six versions of our grade 4 fractions worksheet on comparing less than greater than equal to proper fractions with different denominators. This can be done by multiplying the top and bottom of the fraction by the same number since this will give a fraction with an equivalent value.

Multiply numerator and denominator of each fraction by the denominator of another. These math worksheets are pdf files. So this is really comparing 3 4 and 2 3. Comparing proper improper fractions and mixed numbers converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

The larger fraction is the one with the greater numerator. For example to compare 4 5 and 2 9 these are the steps using common denominator method. So we really can compare 3 4 and 2 3. They re the exact same fraction just written a different way.

We will also use this same property to help us compare fractions with different denominators. And 6 9 is the exact same fraction as 2 3. Comparing unlike fractions now let s look at unlike fractions which have different denominators bottom numbers so they represent wholes divided into different numbers of parts. Comparing and ordering fractions.

This is the currently selected item. To compare fractions with unlike denominators follow these steps. Whole lesson on comparing and ordering fractions. This is the more simplified version.

Use the lcd to write equivalent fractions with a common denominator. 6 divided by 3 is 2 and 9 divided by 3 is 3. Any feedback appreciated and enjoy. Now that the denominator is common the numerators are compared.

Comparing fractions with different denominators. Includes a starter lots of examples mini whiteboard questions exercises and a plenary. 4 5 4 5 x 9 9 36 45 and 2 9 2 9 x 5 5 10 45. Compare fractions with different numerators and denominators.

Do this as shown below to both fractions to get a common denominator and then compare them. Get the common denominators. There are several methods of comparing fractions when the denominators are different. Comparing proper fractions with unlike denominators.