Asked by liz

. Adam wants to compare the fractions
2
5
1

6
, and
1
3
.
He wants to order them from least to greatest and
rewrite them so they all have the same denominator.
Explain how Adam can rewrite the fractions.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Are these your fractions?

2/5
1/6
1/3

You need to find the common denominator and use equivalent fractions in order to compare them.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/common-denominator.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/equivalent_fractions.html

Answered by liz
excuse me but what is ...
Answered by liz
any other suggestions, ms. sue?
Answered by Ms. Sue
After you study those web sites, and post your answers, I may have other suggestions.

Answered by liz
what I don't get is if I'm supposed to add ,subtract,divide,multiply,or use some of them.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Please go back and read your problem. The directions are clear to me.

Answered by liz
I get it now. Thank you and sorry for troubling you!
Answered by noba
adam wants to compare the fractions 2/5,1/6, and 1/3
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