Comparing Fractions

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

List the multiples of each denominator and find the least common multiple (LCM).

1/2 is equal to 3/6; they are equivalent.

If the numerator is greater than half of the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1/2.

The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

4/5 is greater than 2/5.

4/6 simplifies to 2/3.

Divide the numerator by the denominator.