Simplifying and Comparing Fractions

It is a rule in mathematics.

It makes calculations faster.

It helps in understanding the true value of the fractions.

It makes the numbers smaller.

3/4

5/7

2/3

7/9

Subtract 7 from both numerator and denominator.

Add 7 to both numerator and denominator.

Multiply both numerator and denominator by 7.

Divide both numerator and denominator by 7.

1/2

2/3

4/5

3/5

By multiplying it by 2.

By grouping it into thirds.

By subtracting 1 from both numerator and denominator.

By dividing it into halves.

2/3

They are equal.

Cannot be determined.

3/4

Converting to percentages.

Using a number line.

Drawing and comparing shaded areas.

Using a calculator.

21/28 is greater than 6/9.

Cannot be determined.

21/28 is equal to 6/9.

21/28 is less than 6/9.

4/5

1/3

3/4

2/3

21/28 cannot be compared to 6/9.

21/28 is less than 6/9.

21/28 is equal to 6/9.

21/28 is greater than 6/9.