Things You'll Need:
- pen or pencil
- paper
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Step 1
Begin by writing the two fractions side by side on a piece of paper.
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Step 2
Multiply the numerator of the fraction on the left by the denominator of the fraction on the right and record the answer on the top left, beside the numerator.
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Step 3
Next, multiply the numerator of the fraction on the right by the denominator of the fraction on the left. Record this answer on the top right, beside the numerator.
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Step 4
Compare the two numbers. The fraction that has the higher number written beside it is the larger of the two.













