Compare fractions calculator
Compare two fractions easily with this calculator to determine which of the two fractions is smaller or greater.
How to compare fractions
You can compare two fractions using the following methods:
- Decimal Method
- Common Denominator Method:
- Cross Multiplication Method
Decimal method:
Compare 4/5 and 1/5
4/5 = 0.8
1/5 = 0.2
Since 0.8 is bigger than 0.2, 4/5 is bigger than 1/5
Common denominator method:
When the denominator is the same, the bigger fraction is the fraction with the bigger numerator.
For example, 4/3 is bigger than 2/3
When the numerator is the same, the bigger fraction is the one with the smaller denominator.
For example, 6/2 is bigger than 6/3
If the numerators or the denominators are not the same, just look for equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Then, compare the numerators.
For example, compare 3/4 and 2/3
An equivalent fraction for 3/4 is 9/12
An equivalent fraction for 2/3 that has a denominator of 12 is 8/12
Since 8/12 is smaller 9/12, 2/3 is smaller than 3/4
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