Key learning points

1. You can use knowledge of common multiples to convert fractions to an equivalent with a common denominator.
2. Common denominators for non-related fractions can be found using common multiples of the denominators.
3. If the denominators are the same, the greater the numerator, the larger the fraction.
4. If the denominators are the same, the smaller the numerator, the smaller the fraction.

Keywords

• Portion - A portion is a part of a whole.

• Common denominator - When two or more fractions share the same denominator, you can say they have a common denominator.

• Related fractions - Related fractions are when the denominator of one fraction is a multiple of the denominator of the other fraction.

Common misconception