How do you compare fractions?

Answer

The easiest method is:

Step 1: Find the Lowest Common Multiple of the denominators of the given fractions or in other words, find a common denominator.

Step 2: Convert each fraction to its equivalent fraction with the denominator equal to LCM obtained in the above step.

Step 3: Compare the numerators of the equivalent fractions.

Step 4: The fraction with a larger numerator is larger.

But, there are multiple other ways:

 

 

  • Last Updated Mar 03, 2025
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  • Answered By Janet Davis

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