If two fractions have different numerators and denominators it
is difficult to determine which fraction is larger. It is easier
to determine which is larger if both fractions have the same
Multiply the numerator and denominator of one fraction by the
same number so both fractions will have the same denominator.
For example, if 5/12 and 1/3 are being compared, 1/3 should be
multiplied by 4/4. It does not change the value of 1/3 to be
multiplied by 4/4 (which is equal to 1) because any number
multiplied by 1 is still the same number. After the
multiplication (1/3 * 4/4 = 4/12), the comparison can be made
between 5/12 and 4/12. You may have to multiply both fractions
by different numbers to produce the same denominator for both
fractions. For example if 2/3 and 3/4 are compared, we need to
multiply 2/3 by 4/4 to give 8/12 and multiply 3/4 by 3/3 to give
9/12. The fraction 3/4 which is equal to 9/12 is larger than 2/3
which is equal to 8/12. The fraction with the larger numerator
is the larger fraction if the den