Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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

The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

To compare fractions with unlike denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

$$\frac{7}{12} > \frac{1}{6}$$ .

$$\frac{6}{10} > \frac{2}{5}$$ .

The first step is to find a common denominator for both fractions.

It means that 2 parts out of 5 is less than 1 part out of 2.