Least+Common+Denominator

Least Common DenominatorFinding the Least Common Multiple is the first step to finding the Least Common Denominator. Finding the common denominator allows you to change fractions into their equivalent fractions. You can then compare and order fractions. Watch this Jing for a step by step tutorial: http://screencast.com/t/HqZA0RBh

Make sure to review the lesson on ordering and comparing fractions: 

==**Common Core Standard: Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. 4. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction. ** ==