Comparing Fractions
Fractions with an Equal Denominator
The smaller fraction of two fractions with the same denominator is the fraction with the smaller numerator.
Fractions with an Equal Numerator
The smaller fraction of two fractions with the same numerator is the fraction with the larger denominator.
With Different Numerators and Denominators
First, determine the common denominator:
Order the fractions from largest to smallest based on the value of the numerator (since the denominators are equal, the smallest fraction will have the smallest numerator):
