Compare fractions, step by step.

Rewrite both over a common denominator, then compare the numerators — the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

Yes, dividing each fraction to a decimal also works. The common-denominator method shown here avoids rounding.

If the numerators match once over a common denominator, the fractions are equal, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Enter two fractions and see which is larger — put over a common denominator, then compare.

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To compare fractions, give them a common denominator, then compare the numerators. The bigger numerator wins.

FractionSteps shows the common denominator and the comparison.

2/3 vs 3/4

2/3 < 3/4

1/2 vs 2/4

1/2 = 2/4

5/6 vs 3/4

5/6 > 3/4

1/3 vs 1/2

1/3 < 1/2

How do you compare two fractions?

Rewrite both over a common denominator, then compare the numerators — the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

Can I compare by converting to decimals?

Yes, dividing each fraction to a decimal also works. The common-denominator method shown here avoids rounding.

What if the fractions are equal?

If the numerators match once over a common denominator, the fractions are equal, like 1/2 and 2/4.