Tool Description
The comparing fractions calculator calculates which of the two fractions is larger or smaller. The comparison reflects which fraction is greater than two fractions. It is done by applying mathematical calculations, thereby making fraction comparisons faster and more accurate.
There are three methods to compare the fractions:
This comparing fractions calculator compares the two fractions (or mixed numbers) instantly and evaluates which fraction is bigger than the other.
Compare 2/5 and 3/7.
Common denominator is 35
2/5 = 14/35
Multiply both the numerator and denominator with 7
3/7 = 15/35
Multiply numerator and denominator with 5
Compare the numerators:
15/35 >14/35,
Then 3/7 >2/5
Compare; 2/5 and 3/7.
Then Convert to decimals:
2/5 = 0.4 and 3/7 ≈ 0.4286.
The decimal value comparison:
0.4286 > 0.4,
Then,
3/7 >2/5.
Compare 2/5 and 3/7
Cross-multiply:
(2 * 7) and (3 * 5)
Compare the cross-products:
14 and 15
Since 15 > 14
3/7> 2/5
Here are the steps to know the working pattern of the decimal comparison calculator.
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The LCD or least common denominator is the smallest multiple to the denominator compared to each other. You compare fractions with different denominators by turning the denominator.
Then find the fraction with a larger numerator. This fraction would the larger compared to others, our compare fractions calculator applies the LCD method instantly.
Comparing the fraction whole number convert the fraction to a decimal number by division. Then compare them with the fraction to know which fraction is larger.
Understanding the comparison of fractions is basic in mathematics due to its direct relationship with the following topics:
The following table compares fractions with different denominators. You need to apply the above methods to find greater than less than fractions. It may be confusing to apply which method to use, but the fractions greater than or less than calculator will instantly find the solution and display the result on screen.
Fraction Comparison | Result |
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5/8 > 1/2 | 5/8 is greater than 1/2 |
1/3 < 1/2 | 1/3 is less than 1/2 |
3/8 < 1/2 | 3/8 is less than 1/2 |
5/8 > 3/4 | 5/8 is greater than 3/4 |
3/8 > 1/4 | 3/8 is greater than 1/4 |
3/4 > 1/2 | 3/4 is greater than 1/2 |
2/3 > 1/2 | 2/3 is greater than 1/2 |
3/4 > 1/2 | 3/4 is greater than 1/2 |
2/3 > 1/2 | 2/3 is greater than 1/2 |
2/3 > 1/2 | 2/3 is greater than 1/2 |
1/3 < 1/2 | 1/3 is less than 1/2 |
3/16 > 1/4 | 3/16 is greater than 1/4 |
1/2 > 1/4 | 1/2 is greater than 1/4 |
1/2 > 1/4 | 1/2 is greater than 1/4 |
1/8 < 1/4 | 1/8 is less than 1/4 |
3/4 > 1/2 | 3/4 is greater than 1/2 |
3/8 > 5/16 | 3/8 is greater than 5/16 |
7/16 > 1/2 | 7/16 is greater than 1/2 |
Fractions greater than 1/2 | Examples: 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, ... |
2/3 > 3/4 | 2/3 is greater than 3/4 |
3/4 > 7/8 | 3/4 is greater than 7/8 |
3/16 > 1/8 | 3/16 is greater than 1/8 |
7/8 > 3/4 | 7/8 is greater than 3/4 |
1/3 > 1/4 | 1/3 is greater than 1/4 |
5/8 > 9/16 | 5/8 is greater than 9/16 |
5/8 > 11/16 | 5/8 is greater than 11/16 |
1/3 > 1/4 | 1/3 is greater than 1/4 |
3/2 > 1 | 3/2 is greater than 1 |
5/32 > 1/8 | 5/32 is greater than 1/8 |
5/32 > 1/8 | 5/32 is greater than 1/8 |
4/5 > 2/3 | 4/5 is greater than 2/3 |
3/8 > 1/4 | 3/8 is greater than 1/4 |
5'3" < 5'11" | 5'3" is less than 5'11" |
11/16 > 3/4 | 11/16 is greater than 3/4 |
Fractions greater than 1/2 | Examples: 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, ... |
9/16 > 5/8 | 9/16 is greater than 5/8 |
5/8 > 9/16 | 5/8 is greater than 9/16 |
5/8 > 11/16 | 5/8 is greater than 11/16 |
1/3 > 1/4 | 1/3 is greater than 1/4 |
5/8 > 9/16 | 5/8 is greater than 9/16 |