Which fraction is larger #2/3, 4/6#?
2 Answers
They are equal
Explanation:
The easiest way to compare fractions is to give them the same denominator (bottom number). The easiest way to do this is to use the Least Common Factor . To find the Least Common Factor, list all the multiples of each denominator and find the lowest number that they share.
3: 3,
6:
Let's change the first denominator to 6.
The second fraction already has a denominator of 6, so all we have left to do is compare them.
They are equal.
Explanation:
#"before we can compare fractions we require them to"#
#"have the same value on the denominator"#
#"to change "2/3" into a fraction with 6 on the denominator"#
#"multiply numerator/denominator by 2"#
#rArr2/3xx2/2=(2xx2)/(3xx2)=4/6#
#"as we can see "2/3=4/6#
