COMPARISION OF FRACTIONS

Understanding Different Types of Fraction Comparisons

Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators

When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators

The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

Example: 3/8 and 5/8

5/8>3/8 because 5 is greater than 3

Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators

When fractions have the same numerator, compare the denominators

The fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

Example: 4/5 and 4/9

4/5>4/9 because 5 is less than 9

Cross Multiplication Method

Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction

Multiply the numerator of the second fraction by the denominator of the first fraction

Compare the products

Example: Compare 2/3 and 3/5

Cross multiply: 2×5=10 and 3×3=9

Since 10 > 9, 2/3>3/5

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COMPARISION OF FRACTIONS