Rule #1
When two fractions have the same denominator, the bigger fraction is the one with the bigger numerator.
Rule # 2
When comparing fractions that have the same numerator, the bigger fraction is the one with the smaller denominator.
Rule # 3
You can convert the fractions and then just put the greater than, less than or equal to sign to see what the comparison is between the fractions.
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You can use the same symbols that you use to compare integers or decimals: equal, greater than, greater-than-or-equal, etc.
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If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
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