Mathematics
Grade-3-
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Question

Two fractions have the same denominator. The greater fraction is : the fraction with the greater numerator or the lesser numerator?

  1. greater numerator
  2. equal
  3. lesser numerator
  4. Not equal

hintHint:

1. When we compare 2 fraction, we check which one of the 2 is larger and which one is smaller and accordingly, assign the appropriate inequality sign i.e. greater than > or less than < to the 2 fractions.
2. When the given fractions have the same denominators, we simply compare the numerators.

The correct answer is: greater numerator


GIVEN-
Both the fractions have the same denominator.
One fraction has a greater numerator and other has a lesser numerator
TO FIND-
Greater fraction.
SOLUTION-
We know that when the denominator of 2 fractions are equal, we compare the numerators to find the greater and the smaller fraction.
Hence, Greater fraction = fraction with the greater numerator.
FINAL ANSWER-
Option 'a' i.e. 'greater numerator' is the correct answer to the given question.

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