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Compare fractions with the same denominator

To compare fractions, make the bottoms the same, or compare the tops when the bottoms already match.

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How to do it

  1. Same bottoms: bigger top is bigger.
  2. Same tops: smaller bottom means bigger pieces.
  3. Otherwise find a common bottom.

Worked example

2/5 ? 4/5
Same bottoms: compare the tops, 2 and 4.
2/5 < 4/5

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1/3 is bigger than 1/4: fewer pieces means bigger pieces.

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