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Guidelines: When comparing fractions with unlike denominators, find equivalent fractions with a common denominator. 1. Find a common multiple. 5 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 7 14, 21, 28, 35 3 5 • 7 = 21 2. Multiply to find equivalent fractions. • 7 = 35 21 35 < 25 35 5 7 • 5 = 25 • 5 = 35