101
Fractions
To compare fractions, we use equivalent fractions with a common denominator.
Example 1: Which fraction is greater: or ?
is greater than .
Example 2: Which fraction is smaller: or ?
is smaller than .
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3
4
3
10
1
2
1
2
2
5
2
5
1
2
3
4
2
4
0 1
15. Arrange the following fractions in ascending order.
(a) , ,
(b) , ,
(c) , ,
3
4
3
5
1
2
7
8
3
10
2
8
1
4
2
5
5
8
16. Arrange the following fractions in descending order.
(a) , ,
(b) , ,
(c) , , ,
2
10
1
10
3
8
3
5
1
2
7
10
2
5
4
5
7
8
2
5
4
10
3
10
2
5
01
3
4
3
10
3
4
3
10
;
;
2
4
1
2=
x 2
x 2
4
10
2
5=
x 2
x 2
Let's work out
Tip: Comparing fractions