Compare Fractions Calculator
Compare two fractions side by side. See which is larger, view decimal equivalents, simplified forms, and a visual bar chart representation.
Step 1: First Fraction
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2
Fraction basics
A fraction represents a part of a whole. The numerator is the number of parts, denominator is the total parts. Denominator must be positive.
Step 2: Second Fraction
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4
How to compare
We use cross multiplication: compare a*d and b*c. If a*d > b*c, then a/b > c/d. If equal, fractions are equivalent.
Fraction Comparison Results
Summary
Comparison Table
Step-by-Step
Comparison result
1/2 < 3/4
1/2 = 0.5 , 3/4 = 0.75 → 3/4 is larger
First fraction (simplified)
1/2
Second fraction (simplified)
3/4
Decimal equivalents
0.5 vs 0.75
Cross product
1×4 = 4 , 3×2 = 6
Detailed Comparison
| Fraction | Simplified | Decimal | Percentage |
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Step-by-Step Comparison
Cross multiplication method
For 1/2 vs 3/4 :
1 × 4 = 4
3 × 2 = 6
Since 4 < 6, 1/2 < 3/4
Decimal method
1 ÷ 2 = 0.5
3 ÷ 4 = 0.75
0.5 < 0.75, so 1/2 < 3/4
Visual bar comparison (same as above)
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