Comparing Fractions (Different Denominators)

Compare fractions with different denominators

What You'll Learn

  • Compare fractions with different denominators
  • Use common denominators to compare
  • Use reasoning strategies

📖Different Denominator Comparison

To compare 2/3 and 3/4, you can find a common denominator or use reasoning. 2/3 < 3/4 because 2/3 = 8/12 and 3/4 = 9/12, and 8/12 < 9/12.

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Compare to 1/2: if one fraction is more than 1/2 and another is less, the bigger one is clear!