Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

Comparing fractions is very easy when two fractions have the same denominator.

Let us compare two fractions: 3/4 and 1/4

3/4 represents three parts out of four. The shaded region as shown below represents the required fraction.

Similarly, 1/4 can be shown as below:

As the denominator is the same, by comparing the numerator only, the larger fraction can be identified.

Here, 3/4 is greater than 1/4 as the numerator i.e. the numerator 3 in the fraction 3/4 is greater than the numerator 1 in the fraction 1/4.

This is a way to compare the fractions when it contains the same denominator.