Comparing Fractions

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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

A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed in the same form.

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible values.

The least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of both.

An improper fraction has a numerator larger than its denominator, while a mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.