Which fraction is larger 2/3, 4/6?

2 Answers
Mar 4, 2018

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, color(red)6, 9, 12, 15, 18...
6: color(red)6, 12, 18, 24, 30...

Let's change the first denominator to 6.
2/3 xx (2/2) rarr 4/6 (since we had to multiply the bottom by 2 to get 6, we also have to multiply the top by 2)
The second fraction already has a denominator of 6, so all we have left to do is compare them.
4/6 = 4/6
They are equal.

Mar 4, 2018

"the fractions 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