Compare Fractions

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

The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

You can compare two fractions by finding a common denominator or using cross multiplication.

Cross multiplication is a method used to compare two fractions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other.

1/2 = 5/10.

1/4 < 2/7.

1/4 is the smallest.

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.