Comparing Fractions Calculator
Compare two fractions, mixed numbers, decimals or percentages and see which is larger.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter two numbers in any form.
Show the working
- Write both as fractions over a common denominator (or as decimals) and compare
How to use it
Enter two numbers in any form.
Numbers can be whole numbers, decimals (0.75), fractions (3/4), mixed numbers (1 1/2), repeating decimals (0.(3)) and, where a percent is asked for, percentages (75%). Show the working gives each step.
Key facts
Compare over a common denominator
Cross-multiplying
To compare a/b and c/d with positive denominators, compare a × d with c × b.
Questions
Is 3/8 equal to 0.375?
Yes.
Which is larger, 2/3 or 0.6?
2/3.
Formulas
Compare over a common denominator
Sources
Limitations
- Numbers have at most 120 digits.