Comparing Fractions Using Decimal Method

In the decimal method, each fraction is converted into a decimal by directly dividing the numerator by the denominator. After division, the decimal value is compared.

Example for Comparing Fractions using Decimal Method

Which of the following fraction is smaller: 2/4 or 5/12?

Step 1: Convert each fraction into a decimal value.

2/4 = 0.5

5/12 = 0.416

Step 2: Compare the decimal value.

As 0.5 is greater than 0.416 therefore, 5/12 is smaller than 2/4.