Calculator Use

Comparing Fractions Calculator is a free online tool that displays the larger and the smaller fraction. This online Comparing Fractions Calculator tool performs the calculation faster, and it displays the result in a fraction of seconds.

The procedure to use the Comparing Fractions Calculator is as follows:

Step 1: Enter a values in the input field

Step 2: Now click the "Calculate" button to get the result

Step 3: Finally, Tthe larger and the smaller fraction will be displayed in the output field

What is Comparing fractions?

Comparing fractions means determining the larger and the smaller fraction between any two or more fractions.

How to Compare Fractions?

To compare fractions with unlike denominators convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator.

1.If you have mixed numbers convert them to improper fractions

2.Find the lowest common denominator (LCD) for the fractions

3.Convert each fraction into its equivalent with the LCD in the denominator

4.Compare fractions: If denominators are the same you can compare the numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator is the larger fraction.

Examples:

Compare 1/2 and 2/5

Step 1: Observe the denominators of the given fractions: 1/2 and 2/5. They are different. So, let us find the LCD of 2 and 5. LCD(2, 5) = 10.

Step 2: Now, let us convert them in such a way that the denominators become the same. Let us multiply the first fraction with 5/5, that is, 1/2 × 5/5 = 5/10.

Now, let us multiply the second fraction with 2/2 that is, 2/5 × 2/2 = 4/10.

Step 3: Compare the fractions: 5/10 and 4/10. Since the denominators are the same, we will compare the numerators, and we can see that, 5 > 4.

The fraction with the larger numerator is the larger fraction, that is, 5/10 > 4/10. Therefore, 1/2 > 2/5