How do we know that fractions are equal? Fundamental Principle of Fraction If both numerator and denominator are multiplied or divide by the same number
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Comparing Similar Fraction A fraction is greater than (>) the other if it has a greater numerator
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Comparing Dissimilar Fractions 1. Identify the LCM of the denominators of the fractions 2. Divide the LCM with the denominator of each fraction and multiply it with the numerator
Least Common Multiple (LCM) Find the LCM of: 2 and 3 4 and 6 4 and 10
Least Common Multiple (LCM) 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, … 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, …
Comparing Dissimilar Fractions 1. Identify the LCM of the denominators of the fractions 2. Divide the LCM with the denominator of each fraction and multiply it with the numerator
Which is GREATER? ?
Least Common Multiple (LCM) 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, … 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, …