The same way as proper fractions. Make sure the denominators are the same. If they're not, convert them to equivalent fractions with similar denominators. Then you can see which numerator is greater.
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To compare fractions which are not similar, the fractions must be made similar by putting them over a common denominator. There are two similar ways of doing this:Find the lowest common multiple of the denominators. Multiply the first numerator by whatever number you multiply the first denominator by to get that multiple, and do the same with the second numerator and denominator. You can then compare the numerators.Multiply the first numerator by the second denominator, and the second numerator by the first denominator, and put both numerators over the product of the two denominators. You can then compare the numerators.
Two ways: convert them to decimals or convert them to similar fractions and compare the numerators.
The first step, to add, subtract, or compare fractions, is always to convert the fractions to equivalent fractions, that all have the same denominator. You can use one of several techniques to get the LEAST common denominator, or simply multiply the two denominators to get a common denominator (which in this case may, or may not, be the smallest common denominator).
It is not always necessary to find the least common denominator to compare the sizes of fractions. When comparing fractions with the same denominator, you can simply compare the numerators. If the denominators are different, you can find a common denominator by multiplying the denominators together, but it is not always required for comparison. Alternatively, you can convert the fractions to decimals for easier comparison in some cases.
If the denominators are the same, add or subtract the numerators. If the denominators are different, convert them to a common denominator and add or subtract the numerators. 2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3 4/5 - 2/3 = 12/15 - 10/15 = 2/15