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Set A6 Numbers & Operations: Fraction Concepts Blackline Use anytime after Set A6, Activity 2. Run a class set.
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Set A6 H Independent Worksheet 2
Independent Worksheet
Finding the Least Common Denominator
2
4
Which is greater, 3 or 5 ? Exactly how much difference is there between these
two fractions? If you want to compare, add, or subtract two fractions, it is easier
if you rewrite them so they both have the same denominator.
To do this:
• Find the least common multiple of the denominators of the fractions.
multiples of 3
3, 6, 9, 12, 15
multiples of 5
5, 10, 15
The least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15.
• Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the same
number so the denominators are equal.
2 × 5 = 10 3×5
15
4 × 3 = 12 5 × 3 15
4 is greater than 2 by exactly 2
5
3
15
1 Find the least common multiple (LCM) of each pair of numbers.
ex. 4 and 10
a
b
5 and 6
2 and 7
4, 8, 12, 16, 20
10, 20
20 is the LCM of 4 and 10
2Circle the fraction you think is greater in each pair. Then find out for sure by rewriting the fractions so they have common denominators. Hint: Use the information from problem 1 to help. Put a star by the fraction that turns out to be greater.
ex.
3
4
7
10
15
3 x 5 = 20
4x5
14
7x2
=
10 x 2 20
a
4
5
5
6
b
1
2
4
7
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Set A6 Numbers & Operations: Fraction Concepts Blackline Run a class set.
Independent Worksheet 2 Finding the Least Common Denominator (cont.)
3Find the least common multiple (LCM) of each pair of numbers.
a
b
5 and 10
c
6 and 9
5 and 7
4Circle the fraction you think is greater in each pair. Then find out for sure by
rewriting the fractions so they have common denominators. Hint: Use the information from problem 3 to help. Put a star by the fraction that turns out to be greater.
a
2
5
b
3
10
5Erica swam
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8
4
6
c
7
9
4
5
5
7
10
of a mile on Monday. She swam 12 of a mile on Tuesday. Did she
swim farther on Monday or Tuesday. Exactly how much farther? Use numbers,
words, and/or labeled sketches to solve this problem. Show all your work.
Erica swam exactly ________ of a mile farther on _______________.
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