Which fraction is bigger? Cut both into the same pieces
3
4
numerator
−
+
denominator
−
+
5
6
numerator
−
+
denominator
−
+
Same pieces (LCM)
Original pieces
Fractions from −1 to 1. A negative fraction is shaded red and sits left of 0.
Try:
1/2 vs 4/8
3/4 vs 5/6
−3/4 vs −5/6
−3/5 vs −6/10