Unlike and Like Fractions

Worksheet Description

Change the unlike fractions into like fractions. Use the least common denominator strategy to help you achieve this. Use multiple tables to help you find the LCM of the bottom values. This worksheet helps students learn how to find common denominators for fractions with different denominators. It instructs students to use the Least Common Denominator (LCD) method, incorporating a multiples table to facilitate the identification of the least common multiple for the denominators. The worksheet contains a series of fraction pairs, each with a dedicated space for students to fill in the multiplication facts for the denominators and to write the equivalent fractions with the new common denominator. By following the steps outlined in the examples provided, students are expected to convert “unlike” fractions to “like” fractions.

The worksheet’s educational objective is to enhance students’ understanding of fractions by teaching them how to harmonize denominators, a key skill in fraction comparison and arithmetic. It encourages the practical application of the LCD method, which simplifies the process of adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions. Through repeated practice, students will become more comfortable with the concept of multiples and the process of finding the least common multiple.