Comparing Fractions
Learn how to compare fractions with same or different denominators. Let’s get started! 🚀
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🛎️ Quick Comparison Rules
- If the denominators are the same, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.
- If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.
🛎️ Comparing Fractions Using a Common Denominator
- Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. For example, the LCM of 6 and 10 is 30.
- Convert both fractions to have this same denominator, then compare numerators.
🛎️ When One Denominator Is Already the LCM
- Sometimes one fraction already has the LCM as its denominator.
- Only change the other fraction, then compare the numerators.
🛎️ When Denominators Are Prime to Each Other
- If the denominators have no common factors, the LCM is their product.
- When the denominators are the same, you can ignore them and just compare the numerators.
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