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Is the greater fraction smaller?
Compare fractions: If denominators are the same you can compare the numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator is the larger fraction.
How do you know which fraction is greater?
As long as the denominators are the same, the fraction with the greater numerator is the greater fraction, as it contains more parts of the whole. The fraction with the lesser numerator is the lesser fraction as it contains fewer parts of the whole.
Which is the smallest fraction?
We’ve re-arranged the fractions from the least to the greatest. 1/6 is the smallest, and 1/2 is the greatest. 1/4 is placed in between the two.
Which is the larger fraction 5 / 6 or 3 / 8?
The fraction with the bigger numerator is the larger fraction. Compare 5/6 and 3/8. Find the LCD: The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, etc. The multiples of 8 are 8, 16, 24, 32, etc. The lowest common multiple is 24 so we use that as the lowest common denominator. Convert each fraction to its equivalent fraction using the LCD.
How to find which is larger a fraction or two?
5 = 3 1 2 1 3 ∗ 4 4 = 4 1 2 4 1 2 > 3 1 2 ( o r) 1 3 > 6 2 4 To use the comparing fractions calculator, enter one fraction into the Fraction One box and another into the Fraction Two box. Then, hit the Which is Larger? button.
Which is larger 20 or 9 in fractions?
Because there are like denominators you can compare the numerators. 20 is larger than 9, so: For additional fraction help see our Fractions Calculator , Simplify Fractions Calculator and Mixed Numbers Calculator . References: Help with Fractions Finding The Least Common Denominator .
How to compare fractions if the numerators are the same?
Compare fractions: If denominators are the same you can compare the numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator is the larger fraction. Compare 5/6 and 3/8. Find the LCD: The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, etc. The multiples of 8 are 8, 16, 24, 32, etc. The lowest common multiple is 24 so we use that as the lowest common denominator.