9. EXAMPLE 1 Comparing Fractions Using the LCD
Compare
STEP 1 Find the LCD: Because the LCM of 6 and 9 is 18, the LCD is 18.
5
6
.7
9
and
10. EXAMPLE 1 Comparing Fractions Using the LCD
STEP 2
Compare
STEP 1 Find the LCD: Because the LCM of 6 and 9 is 18, the LCD is 18.
5
6
.7
9
and
11. EXAMPLE 1 Comparing Fractions Using the LCD
STEP 2 Use the LCD to write equivalent fractions.
Compare
STEP 1 Find the LCD: Because the LCM of 6 and 9 is 18, the LCD is 18.
5
6
.7
9
and
12. EXAMPLE 1 Comparing Fractions Using the LCD
STEP 2 Use the LCD to write equivalent fractions.
Compare
STEP 1 Find the LCD: Because the LCM of 6 and 9 is 18, the LCD is 18.
5
6
=
5
6
.7
9
and
13. Remember whatever you multiply the
numerator by you must do the same to
the denominator to keep the fraction
equivalent.
14. 1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
15. 3
7
?
2
5
1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
16. 3
7
?
2
5
STEP 1 :
1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
17. 3
7
?
2
5
STEP 1 : Find the LCD :
Because the LCM of 7 and 5 is 35, the LCD is 35.
1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
18. 3
7
?
2
5
STEP 1 : Find the LCD :
Because the LCM of 7 and 5 is 35, the LCD is 35.
STEP 2 :
1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
19. 3
7
?
2
5
STEP 1 : Find the LCD :
Because the LCM of 7 and 5 is 35, the LCD is 35.
STEP 2 :
Use the LCD to write equivalent fractions.
1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
20. 3
7
?
2
5
STEP 1 : Find the LCD :
Because the LCM of 7 and 5 is 35, the LCD is 35.
STEP 2 :
Use the LCD to write equivalent fractions.
1. Copy and complete the statement with <, > or = :
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1, 2 and 3
3
7
=