Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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What is the best solution to find the least common denominator?

  • Find the average of the denominators
  • Divide the denominators by each other
  • Find the largest possible number that contains the other denominators as factors
  • Find the smallest possible number that contains the other denominators as factors (correct)

What is the least common multiple of 3, 6, and 8?

  • 32
  • 24 (correct)
  • 16
  • 40

After finding the least common multiple, how many times do each of the original denominators divide into it?

  • 8
  • 3
  • 6
  • 4 (correct)

In the fraction 4/6, what does the numerator represent?

<p>The part being considered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction before comparing fractions?

<p>To have a consistent form for all fractions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step is crucial in ordering fractions using a common denominator?

<p>Multiplying each numerator by its corresponding denominator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the largest denominator is 7, can 7 be evenly divided by the other denominators?

<p>No, it cannot be divided evenly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Ordering fractions from least to greatest" implies arranging them based on which component?

<p>&quot;Least&quot; is based on the numerators only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"The LCD is 24." What does LCD stand for in this context?

<p>&quot;Least Common Denominator&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"The first 4 multiples of 7 are 14, 21, 28, 35." Which other numbers have 28 as a multiple?

<p>(4) and (2) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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