1. < Lesson 2.6 Concept: How to compare and order fractions
Guidelines: When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the numerator determines the smaller fraction. 57 3 7
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2. Complete using > or <

3. 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