Comparing Fractions

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

$$\frac{4}{12}$$ is equivalent to $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

$$\frac{5}{6}$$ is greater than $$\frac{2}{3}$$ .

$$\frac{1}{4}$$ is equal to $$\frac{2}{8}$$ .

The least common denominator (LCD) of $$3$$ and $$4$$ is $$12$$ .

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

$$\frac{6}{12}$$ is less than $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

The fraction representation is $$\frac{3}{8}$$ .

$$\frac{6}{8}$$ or $$\frac{3}{4}$$ of the pie is left.