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Comparing fractions with the same numerator and different denominators

Example:

Compare two fractions 18/94 and 18/76, which fraction is greater?

Solution:

Both fractions have the same numerator 18.

The first fraction has the denominator 94

The second fraction has the denominator 76

Since 94 > 76, so 1/94 < 1/76

Therefore, 18/94 < 18/76.

Rule:

When two fractions have the same numerator, the value of fraction with larger denominate is less than the value of the fraction with small denominator.