Comparing Fractions

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

Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less, or equal to another fraction.

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3/4 is greater than 1/2.

To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

A fraction is less than 1/2 if its numerator is less than half of its denominator.

The first step is to find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.